NITI Aayog’s Reports on “Ease of Doing Research & Development in India”

On 9th April 2026, NITI Aayog released two reports titled “Ease of Doing Research & Development in India” and the “Survey Report on Ease of Doing R&D in India”.

  • The reports aimed at enabling a more efficient, facilitative, and innovation-driven research ecosystem in the country.

Key Findings of the Reports

  • Fragmented Funding: R&D funding is dispersed across multiple agencies, leading to duplication of efforts and inefficiencies.
  • Administrative Burden: Researchers face significant compliance requirements, limiting the time available for core research activities.
  • Rigid Financial Frameworks: Existing financial norms are process-driven and inflexible, constraining innovation.
  • Low Private Investment: R&D remains predominantly publicly funded, with the ....
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