PARLIAMENT QUESTION: PROMOTING INDIGENOUS SCIENTIFIC INNOVATION AND STARTUPS

The Ministry of Science & Technology outlined various R&D initiatives for 2024-25 aimed at promoting indigenous scientific innovation and supporting deep-tech startups.

Key programs include fellowships like INSPIRE, VAIBHAV, Ramanujan, Ramalingaswami, and N-PDF, designed to attract and retain top research talent. Additionally, funding through ANRF schemes and collaborations with international advanced facilities like CERN are bolstering India's scientific ecosystem.