Gujarat has not only nurtured industries and enterprises - it has nurtured #ideas born from the #soil, shaped by #struggle, and strengthened by #community wisdom. #Grassroots Innovation reminds us that transformative solutions do not always emerge from laboratories; they often emerge from farms, villages, workshops, and the everyday experiences of ordinary people with extraordinary vision. The National Workshop on Grassroots Innovation Pathways at @GujScienceCity Ahmedabad celebrates this spirit - where local #ingenuity becomes a pathway to national #advancement, #sustainability, and an आत्मनिर्भर #ViksitBharat.

NITI Aayog signed a Statement of Intent (SOI) with the Foundation for Advancing Science & Technology, India (FAST India). This partnership seeks to leverage the technical expertise and policy research capabilities of FAST India in alignment with the strategic vision and institutional priorities of NITI Aayog. The collaboration will focus on co-developing insights and recommendations on emerging as well as systemic issues in the S&T domain. The two institutions will work together to produce working papers, policy briefs, reports, and other research outputs that will support ongoing and future reform efforts within the science and technology ecosystem. #PMOIndia #NITIAayog #ScienceAndTechnology #Innovation #Research #Policy #FASTIndia #PartnershipsForProgress

For India to become 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047, it is essential to create an enabling ecosystem of R&D, which is promotes culture of technological entrepreneurship. It is now the time to develop India as a 'Product Nation', where we 'make In India' all that we need...

Research is being re-imagined at @GujScienceCity! With the @NITIAayog initiative, @InfoGujcost convenes the Regional Consultative Meeting on Ease of Doing R&D - bridging labs to land, seamlessly. Dr. V. K. Saraswat, Hon’ble Member (S&T), engages thought leaders from academia & research to chart an inspiring path forward.

Dr. Vivek Kumar Singh, Sr. Advisor @NITIAayog, at the Regional Consultative Meeting on Ease of Doing R&D, ignited a vision of a nation where #Research flows without #barriers, #Innovation accelerates with #momentum, and #Science becomes a catalyst for #SocietalTransformation. With the collective wisdom of 110 delegates from #Maharashtra, #MadhyaPradesh, #Gujarat, and #Rajasthan, the gathering at @GujScienceCity is setting the stage for a future where #ideas seamlessly turn into #impactful solutions.

Driving India’s Research & Innovation Momentum! The 5th Regional Consultative Meeting on Ease of Doing R&D at @GujScienceCity, a transformative initiative of @NITIAayog, unites visionary policymakers, pioneering scientists & dynamic industry leaders. Together, we are crafting a world-class R&D ecosystem where #Ideas ignite, #Innovation accelerates, and #India’s scientific potential shines globally. Let’s make research in India - accessible, impactful, and future-ready.

From #curiosity to #creation, the journey of #innovation must be seamless. The 5th Regional Consultative Meeting on Ease of Doing R&D at @GujScienceCity unites leaders, thinkers, and innovators to unlock a future where #science serves #society faster and better. Together, let’s pave the way for discoveries that will inspire generations to come.

It was the 4th Consultative Meeting to advance our efforts on Ease of Doing R&D. Very informative sessions on International Best Practices as well as Institutional Benchmarking. We continue to be guided by the objectives- 'Removing Obstacles, Promoting Enablers'.

Science has always been our compass - and research, the pathfinder through every challenge we face. To ignite #curiosity, foster #Innovation, and make #research more seamless and impactful, @InfoGujcost, under the visionary initiative of @NITIAayog, is organizing the Ease of Doing Research conclave at @GujScienceCity, #Ahmedabad, on 12–13 August 2025. R&D leaders and policymakers from #Gujarat, #Rajasthan, #MadhyaPradesh, and #Maharashtra will come together to shape a more vibrant and enabling ecosystem for scientific research. Let’s join hands to transform research into a movement - accessible, exciting, and future-ready. @ANRFIndia @CSIR_IND @DBTIndia @GoI_MeitY @moefcc @SDG2030 @QuantumYear2025 @mygovindia

The 3rd Regional Consultative Meeting on 'Ease of Doing Research & Development'. Thanks a lot to Prof. Manoj Singh Gaur, Director, IIT Jammu for hosting it. Very productive deliberations from heads of R&D institutions and Universities from J&K, Ladakh, Punjab and Himachal Pradesh

Thanks to everyone who contributed to this work, and the NITI leadership and the Hon'ble S&T Minister for wholehearted support. A very focused report with clear recommendations and suggested implementation plan.

NITI Aayog organised the Second National Consultative Meeting on Ease of doing Research & Development (R&D), in Dehradun from June 3-4, 2025. This two-day dialogue, held at CSIR-IIP, Dehradun convened leaders from premier universities, research institutions, laboratories and scientific departments to shape a future-ready R&D framework for the country, marking a crucial step in a series of regionally anchored consultations. During the meeting, Dr. V. K. Saraswat, Member, NITI Aayog, emphasized the need for scientific institutions to move beyond legacy systems. He stressed greater operational freedom for researchers, overhaul of outdated procurement practices, and performance-linked funding, reiterating NITI Aayog’s commitment to translating field-level insights into strategic policy frameworks. Dr. N. Kalaiselvi, DG, CSIR & Secretary, DSIR, highlighted the urgency of bridging the lab-to-market gap through robust infrastructure and interdisciplinary collaboration.  Prof. Ashutosh Sharma, President, INSA, advocated for fostering trust, minimizing administrative overreach, and building merit-based career structures. The meeting addressed persistent bottlenecks like research landscape, procedural rigidities and fragmented funding channels, actively seeking actionable ideas. The meeting also featured thematic discussions on governance reform, translational research, public-private partnerships, and support systems for young researchers. Participants proposed mechanisms to enhance autonomy, streamline regulatory frameworks, and incentivize high-impact research. The valuable insights and recommendations from this consultative meeting will feed into a national reform strategy being developed by NITI Aayog to accelerate India’s scientific advancement and innovation leadership. #PMOIndia #NITIAayog #ResearchEcosystem #ScienceAndTech #Innovation #NITIAayog #ViksitBharat #PublicResearch #CSIR

NITI Aayog organises Consultative Meeting on Ease of Doing R&D NITI Aayog organised a two-day Consultative Meeting on Ease of Doing Research and Development (R&D) from May 27th to 28th, 2025. The event hosted at Raj Bhawan, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, was chaired by the Governor of Uttar Pradesh, Smt. Anandiben Patel, and Dr. V.K. Saraswat, Member, NITI Aayog. The meeting brought together Vice Chancellors, Directors of leading research laboratories, and Heads of various Research Institutions for an in-depth dialogue on strengthening India’s comprehensive R&D ecosystem. Discussions primarily focused on identifying systemic challenges that currently impede the growth of a robust research culture, including low national expenditure, fund delays, procurement bottlenecks, and lack of private sector engagement. #PMOIndia #NITIAayog #Technology #Researchanddevelopment #DigitalIndia #ViksitBharat

Innovation is the cornerstone of our sustainable future. The #NationalWorkshop on Building Synergies in the Indian Innovation Ecosystem was organized by @NITIAayog at #GIFTCity, #Gandhinagar, and hosted by @InfoGujcost. The workshop witnessed an inspiring exchange of #Ideas and #insights enriched by the esteemed presence of Dr. V. K. Saraswat, Member (S&T), #NITIAayog; Ms. Mona Khandhar, IAS, Principal Secretary, @dstGujarat; Dr. Vivek Singh, Senior Advisor; Dr. Ashok Aonkusare, Deputy Advisor, NITI Aayog; along with Dr. Sacha Wunsch-Vincent from @WIPO and Ms. Sukhman Randhawa from the UN Resident Coordinator’s office. With the participation of 129 delegates from premier institutions across state and central governments, the workshop has infused new energy and synergy into India’s innovation landscape, paving the way for #ViksitBharat.

Presented #NRDCs approach for strengthening Innovation Ecosystem through State S&T Councils during @NITIAayog organised “State Workshop Series” in presence of Hon’ble Dr V K Saraswat, Member S&T #NitiAyog, @unnatpandit, Director @IITJammu & dignitaries. @DrJitendraSingh

The Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India— Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood joined the inaugural session of the national workshop on the theme “𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐒&𝐓 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐬: 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚’𝐬 𝐑&𝐃 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦" organized by @NITIAayog, on 18th March 2025. He was along with @DrVKSaraswat49, Member (S&T), NITI Aayog; Dr.@rajesh_gokhale, Secretary, DBT and Prof. @vivekks12, Sr. Adviser (S&T), NITI Aayog. The workshop as a collaborative forum, brought together Government officials, policymakers, researchers and experts to discuss concerted efforts towards a strategic blueprint for enhancing the effectiveness, sustainability, and long-term impact of the state S&T councils. In his keynote address, Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, endorsed the workshop as a timely initiative that resonates with the vision of Amrit Kaal towards fostering a technology-driven & knowledge-based economy, through localized efforts. Prof. Sood emphasized on a few more aspects that require attention- ●R&D budgeting at the state level ●Significance of the cluster models and their synergy with the State Innovation Council ●Aid of State S&T Councils in collecting data on inclusiveness, equity, sustainability and openness of scientific ecosystem at local levels through national frameworks like Draft Inclusivity-STEMM-SARF, which is out for public consultation (lnkd.in/gCPcTJ2F) ●State S&T Councils collaboration with their local RuTAGe Smart Village Center (RSVC) ●Coherence between state-level S&T policies and national S&T policies ●Understanding the research strengths, technology trends & innovation potential of every state ●A digital public catalogue of state-led S&T initiatives helping stakeholders track project outcomes, funding opportunities, and emerging trends Prof. Sood, concluded that the workshop should catalyze national and international collaborations, prioritizing Science and Technology as a key driver of India's socio-economic growth. #India #Research & #Development #Ecosystem

Please read our latest pre-print to understand the Institutional Shifts in Contribution to Indian Research Output during the last two decades. Link: arxiv.org/abs/2412.06652 @Mousumi2212 @AnuragKanaujia @JSCIRES @IndiaDST @PrinSciAdvGoI

Pre-print of our work with title 'Who is Funding Indian Research? A look at major funding sources acknowledged in Indian research papers' is available on arxiv.org/abs/2411.15045 @AnuragKanaujia @Singh_Prashasti @_abhirupnandy @IndiaDST @ANRFIndia Comments are welcome.

Our new article on open access availability of Indian research papers during 2001-20 appears today in Current Science . Interesting patterns to see. @IndiaDST @CSIR_IND @CSIR_NIScPR @Singh_Prashasti @AnuragKanaujia Full article openly available at: currentscience.ac.in/Volumes…

Our new work on expertise diversity indices is now available online in Scientometrics. It reports very interesting ideas on creating expertise diversity indicator based research portfolio management of institutions. @_abhirupnandy @Hiranhl2 See the link: link.springer.com/article/10…