Research chairs are a start - India needs a deeper R&D reset
Published on: Jan. 22, 2026, 11:24 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
India's Prime Minister Research Chairs initiative aims to attract top researchers, acknowledging R&D's economic importance. However, success hinges on sustained commitment to fundamental capabilities and IP. The nation faces challenges with low R&D spending and private sector risk aversion, necessitating a shift towards demand-side funding and stronger public-private collaboration to realize the initiative's full potential.
