Archive · 24 Sep 2025
Government Approves R&D Scheme to Boost Innovation
The Indian government approved a new plan to help scientists and researchers.
This plan gives money to the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) and the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) for research.
The goal is to help young scientists and encourage new ideas in science, technology, and engineering.
The plan covers many different kinds of research places.
This effort aims to improve India's position in the world for innovation and research.
The Cabinet approved the DSIR/CSIR scheme to boost innovation and R&D.
The scheme's total outlay is ₹2,277.397 crore.
The scheme will be implemented by the CSIR.
It supports young researchers in universities, industry, and labs.
The scheme aligns with India's Sustainable Development Goals for science and technology.
- Who
- Cabinet
- What
- Approved a scheme
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- India
- Why
- To promote innovation and R&D
- Scheme Name
- Capacity Building and Human Resource Development
- Implementing Body
- CSIR
- Funding Amount
- ₹2,277.397 crore
- Coverage Period
- 2021-2026
- Focus
- Promote innovation and young talent in R&D
Sources
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Union Cabinet nod for CSIR’s Rs 2,277 crore umbrella scheme to promote research
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