Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Haryana Launches Rs 20 Crore Research and Innovation Fund
Haryana's government is starting a new fund to help with research and new ideas.
They're calling it the Haryana State Research and Innovation Fund, and it has 20 crore rupees to spend this year.
The government wants researchers to work on solving real-world problems, like making education, health, and other services better for people.
The government is asking departments to come up with research ideas and give them to the Higher Education Department by August 15th.
The Higher Education Council will be in charge of the whole process of choosing, watching, and evaluating these projects.
Teachers can get up to 50 lakh rupees per project, and students can get up to 5 lakh rupees if they have a teacher helping them.
Haryana government established the Haryana State Research and Innovation Fund (HSRF).
The fund has a budget of Rs 20 crore for the current fiscal year.
The Chief Secretary chaired a meeting to finalize research projects for Higher Education Institutions.
Research projects should address governance, service delivery, and regional development needs.
The Haryana State Higher Education Council (HSHEC) will manage the fund.
- Who
- The Haryana state government, led by the Chief Secretary, and the Haryana State Higher Education Council (HSHEC).
- What
- Haryana established the Haryana State Research and Innovation Fund (HSRF) to support research and innovation.
- When
- The fund was established recently, with projects to be submitted by August 15.
- Where
- Haryana
- Why
- To strengthen the research ecosystem and address needs in governance, service delivery, and regional development.
- Fund Name
- Haryana State Research and Innovation Fund (HSRF)
- Budget
- Rs 20 crore
- Managing Body
- Haryana State Higher Education Council (HSHEC)
- Faculty Grant
- Up to Rs 50 lakh per project
- Student Grant
- Up to Rs 5 lakh per project