Question Q.18GS3GS3
Research and Development is the key to unlock the potential of 'knowledge economy.' In this perspective, analyse the role of the National Research Foundation bill, 2023 in democratizing the research ecosystem in India.
Main Body
Budget 2023 has provided 50,000 crores for NRF to improve R&D in the country. R&Dunlocks knowledge economy 3 1) Employment improves (Technical professionals) Better R&D (4.7, of GDP) Fewer brain drain 2) Promotes knowledge diplomacy (India - US Transfer of technology, ICET) 3) Better higher education institutions (Improve GER from 28%, 50/, by 2035 by NEP) 4) Reduce brain drain (58 million loss in 2022) 5) Multiplier effect on industries (Investment on IPRT)Drones in space, military, tourism
Role of NRF bill, 2023 in democratizing research ecosystem: 1) NRF bill, 2023 replaces SERB 3Statutory body to monitor and promote R&D body with vulnerable sectors in R&D ecosystem (BEST, KIRAN schemes) Creating research labs and apex on research (QuEST - Quantum technology) 2) Inclusivity of women and vulnerable sections in R&D ecosystem (BEST, KIRAN schemes) Creating research labs and apex on research 3) Creating research labs and apex on research (QuEST - Quantum technology) 4) Public awareness about necessity of research and a valid career choice and Internationalization of education (2 foreign units in GIFT city, Gujarat) Issues of NRF 3: 1) Focus on outlays than outcome (Announcement at 50,000 crores before establishing NEP)Funds audited by CAG (LSIR-CCEB) and Independent appointment by search cum selection committee
2Considered old wine in a new bottle (Now concrete functions facilitated) with research experts hill (Tip down planning) Regulatory checklist (Regulating checklist) and Multiple bodies (Lessor in participant 2025) Accountability mechanism (Citizen checklist, social audit) Coordinating (Improving NRF → Funds audited by CAG with other departments (LSIR-CCEB) Independent appointment by search cum selection committee NRF reform can be successful if previous issues with SERB are mitigated and participatory governance of NRF is observed.
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Conclusion
NRF reform can be successful if previous issues with SERB are mitigated and participatory governance of NRF is observed.
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Topper
ATLA-THARUN-TEJA
AIR 1232025
Subject & Paper
GS3GS3
Topic
Science and Technology
STEM Research
National Research Foundation and knowledge economy
Writing Stats
304
Total words
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technical
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