Vigyan Dhara Scheme

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

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.