Vigyan Dhara Scheme

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Source- This post on Vigyan Dhara has been created based on the article “Cabinet approves the Department of Science and Technology scheme namely ‘Vigyan Dhara” published in “PIB” on 26th August 2024.

Why in News?

The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of three umbrella schemes under a unified central sector scheme named ‘Vigyan Dhara’ by the Department of Science and Technology (DST).

About Vigyan Dhara Scheme

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Aspects Description
About1. Vigyan Dhara is a central sector scheme that integrates multiple existing DST schemes.
2. All programs under ‘Vigyan Dhara’ align with the 5-year goals of DST to achieve the vision of a developed India by 2047.
3. The R&D component of the scheme will be aligned in line with the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF).
AimThe merger of three schemes into ‘Vigyan Dhara’ aims to improve fund utilization efficiency and synchronize various sub-schemes and programs.
Three main components

The Vigyan Dhara scheme has three broad components:
i) Building human and institutional capacity
ii) Fostering research and development
iii) Promoting innovation, technology development, and deployment

 ObjectivesTo enhance S&T capacity building, advance research, foster innovation, and drive technology development to strengthen the Science, Technology, and Innovation ecosystem in the country.
Benefits

i) Strengthen S&T Capacity: Enhance India’s STI ecosystem by developing advanced R&D labs in academic institutions.
ii) Boost Research & Innovation: Support research in areas like sustainable energy and water, and foster international collaboration.
iii) Develop Human Resources: Build a skilled workforce to increase the number of Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) researchers.
iv) Achieve Gender Parity: Increase women’s participation in S&T through targeted initiatives.
v) Encourage Innovation: Promote innovation from grassroots to industry, including startups.
vi) Promote Collaboration: Enhance partnerships between academia, government, and industry to strengthen research and innovation.

Read More: Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar (RVP)

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