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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.
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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
Aspects | Description |
About | 1. 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). |
Aim | The 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: |
Objectives | To 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. |
Read More: Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar (RVP)
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