The initiative will cover all R&D institutions, national laboratories, Institutes of National Importance, Institutes of Eminence, and universities across the country.
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The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research/Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR/CSIR) scheme on “Capacity Building and Human Resource Development” with a total outlay of Rs 2,277.397 crore for the period of the Fifteenth Finance Commission Cycle 2021-22 to 2025-26, the government said in a release.
The scheme aims to foster growth in Science, Technology, Engineering, Medical, and Mathematical Sciences (STEMM) by providing a wide platform for young researchers to build careers in universities, industry, national R&D laboratories, and academic institutions. The initiative will cover all R&D institutions, national laboratories, Institutes of National Importance, Institutes of Eminence, and universities across the country.
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The Capacity Building and Human Resource Development Scheme plays a crucial role in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for the S&T sector in India by increasing the number of researchers per million population. The scheme has demonstrated its relevance by building capacity and expanding the pool of high-quality human resources in the S&T sector.
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The approval of this scheme is expected to further improve India’s position in the Global Innovation Index (GII), which has already improved to 39th rank in 2024. The scheme will support thousands of research scholars and scientists, contributing significantly to India’s S&T achievements.
The initiative reflects the government’s commitment towards building a robust R&D-driven innovation ecosystem and preparing Indian science for global leadership in the 21st century.
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