Archive · 29 Sep 2026
Haryana Universities to Receive Seed Funding Under Navachar Research Scheme
Haryana wants universities to work on research that solves real problems.
The government has introduced funding through its Navachar Yojana.
A selected research idea can receive up to Rs 1 lakh to prepare a detailed plan.
Government departments will help develop these plans.
The plans may later receive more funding for implementation.
One possible project will study dirty groundwater in a district.
Researchers may also develop ways to make unusable water safe to use or drink.
The state is working with universities, companies and technical institutes.
The goal is to improve people’s quality of life.
Haryana universities and higher educational institutions can seek research funding under the government’s Navachar Yojana.
Selected proposals may receive up to Rs 1 lakh in seed funding to prepare a Detailed Project Report.
Projects must target practical solutions to Haryana’s priority challenges and be developed with relevant government departments.
Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini proposed a pilot project on groundwater quality and water treatment in one district.
The Haryana State Innovation Mission has partnered with Google India, IIT Delhi and NIT Kurukshetra on innovation support.
- Who
- The Haryana government, Haryana universities and higher educational institutions, led by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini.
- What
- A seed-funding programme under Navachar Yojana for research projects addressing Haryana’s priority challenges.
- When
- The announcement was made on Tuesday.
- Where
- At a meeting of the Haryana State Innovation Mission; the specific location was not stated.
- Why
- To connect academic research with practical, sustainable solutions that benefit society and improve quality of life.
- Programme
- Navachar Yojana
- Initial funding
- Up to Rs 1 lakh per selected proposal
- Funding purpose
- Preparing a Detailed Project Report
- Further approval
- The DPR will be considered for final financial approval and implementation
- Proposed pilot
- Groundwater-quality study and water-treatment technology in one district
- Innovation partners
- Google India, IIT Delhi and NIT Kurukshetra, among others