India research funding shock: 76% say industry rarely supports R&D, reveals NITI Aayog-backed EoDR survey report
Published on: May 26, 2026, 12:22 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
India's research landscape faces significant hurdles, a NITI Aayog survey reveals. Researchers grapple with lengthy proposal approvals, scarce post-doctoral fellowships, and a stark lack of private and industry funding. Women researchers disproportionately experience career breaks, impacting their contributions to STEM fields. These findings highlight critical areas needing urgent attention.
