{"id":307360,"date":"2024-08-14T20:45:37","date_gmt":"2024-08-14T15:15:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/?p=307360"},"modified":"2024-08-14T20:45:37","modified_gmt":"2024-08-14T15:15:37","slug":"how-indias-government-is-shifting-science-research-towards-market-driven-goals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/how-indias-government-is-shifting-science-research-towards-market-driven-goals\/","title":{"rendered":"How India’s government is shifting science research towards market-driven goals"},"content":{"rendered":"

Source<\/strong>: The post how India’s government is shifting science research towards market-driven goals has been created, based on the article \u201cHints of the corporatisation of science research in India<\/strong>\u201d published in \u201cThe Hindu<\/strong>\u201d on 14th August 2024<\/p>\n

UPSC Syllabus Topic:<\/strong> GS Paper3- Science and Technology<\/p>\n

Context<\/strong>: The article discusses how India’s government is shifting science research towards market-driven goals, reducing public funding, and increasing private sector involvement. It warns this could harm curiosity-driven research and academic freedom, risking long-term scientific progress.<\/p>\n

For detailed information on Research and Development in India<\/strong> read this article here<\/a><\/p>\n

What is the government’s approach to science in India?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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  1. The Indian government promotes a policy of “innovate, patent, produce, prosper” to guide scientific research. This approach encourages research institutions to generate revenue by marketing their expertise and developing marketable technologies.<\/li>\n
  2. The \u2018Dehradun Declaration<\/strong>\u2019 of 2015 set the foundation for this policy, urging research centers to self-finance through patenting and commercialization. This marked the beginning of the corporatization of science research in India.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    How Does This Compare with Global Trends?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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    1. In the U.S., private funding for research is common in sectors like IT and pharmaceuticals. Private funding focuses on research that quickly leads to profitable products.<\/li>\n
    2. India invests about 0.6% to 0.7% of its GDP in public science research, significantly less than countries like South Korea, which spends 2% to 3% of its GDP.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      What is the Role of the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF)?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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      1. Established under the 2023 ANRF Act, ANRF aims to enhance collaboration between research, academia, and industry.<\/li>\n
      2. It funds research with a focus on market-oriented projects, emphasizing prototype development.<\/li>\n
      3. ANRF has a budget of \u20b950,000 crore over five years, with 72% expected from private sector contributions.<\/li>\n
      4. The foundation reflects the government’s shift towards reducing public funding and increasing private sector involvement in research.<\/li>\n
      5. ANRF\u2019s focus on market-driven research aligns with the government’s goal to make research institutes more self-sustaining through commercialization.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        What are the concerns about this policy?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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        1. The emphasis on market-driven research risks undermining basic science, which relies on curiosity and exploration without immediate commercial benefits.<\/li>\n
        2. Reduced public funding for basic science can weaken academic freedom and the autonomy of research institutes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          For detailed information on Science and Technology Initiatives in the Budget read this article here<\/p>\n

          Question for practice:<\/strong><\/p>\n

          Examine how the Indian government’s shift towards market-driven goals in scientific research.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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