Rulebook red tape, low funding bog down top institutes: Govt assessments
Published on: Sept. 6, 2025, 12:30 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
Government assessment reveals challenges in India's science and technology institutes. Complex accounting, GFR issues, and low R&D funding are major concerns. Inadequate researcher compensation and minimal private sector incentives exist. Consultations with IITs, IISC, and IISERs highlight these red flags. Niti Aayog is working on reforms to boost R&D. The focus is on self-reliance in cutting-edge research and development.
