Archive · 13 Jan 2026
IIT Council Proposes PM Research Chair Scheme
The IIT Council, which oversees all IITs, discussed a new plan called the PM Research Chair Scheme.
This plan aims to invite 120 Indian scientists from around the world to work at IITs.
The goal is to bring in top researchers to help improve the quality of research and education at these institutes.
The Council hopes this will solve some problems like not having enough specializations and internship opportunities.
They believe this will make the IITs stronger and more attractive for high-caliber researchers.
IIT Council proposed the PM Research Chair Scheme to attract global Indian scientists.
The scheme targets 120 scientists to address higher education challenges in India.
The initiative aims to strengthen research capabilities across IITs.
The proposal was discussed during the IIT Council meeting in August 2023.
The scheme is seen as a strategic move to engage global talent of Indian origin.
- Who
- IIT Council, Global Indian Scientists
- What
- Proposal for PM Research Chair Scheme
- When
- Meeting held in August 2023
- Where
- Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs)
- Why
- To engage global talent and address higher education challenges
- Scheme
- PM Research Chair Scheme
- Target Scientists
- 120 Global Indian Scientists
- Institutions
- Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs)
- Purpose
- Engage global talent, address higher education challenges
- Meeting
- IIT Council meeting in August 2023
- Objective
- Strengthen research landscape across IITs
