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.
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