A new national foundation and the ease of doing research

Source: The post is based on the article “A new national foundation and the ease of doing research” published in “The Indian express” on 29th July 2023.

Syllabus: GS2- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education.

News: Recently, the Union Cabinet approved a bill that paves the way for the establishment of the National Research Foundation (NRF). The foundation will have a corpus of Rs 50,000 crore and will be presented in Parliament during the Monsoon Session.

About National Research Foundation (NRF):

The NRF is a proposed initiative by the Indian government to enhance research and development in the country.

What are the areas of concerned?

Ease of Research: India should simplify research processes. There is a need to reduce bureaucratic restrictions and unfavorable financial policies.

Functioning and Structure: It’s unclear how the board and the executive council will handle the vast responsibilities of the NRF.

Financial Autonomy: The NRF needs flexibility in managing its finances.

Coordination: Ensuring synergy among existing research funding institutions is crucial.

Implementation: The challenge of translating the broad objectives of the NRF into actionable results.