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NEW DELHI: Union minister for science and technology, S Jaipal Reddy, launched the Prime Minister's Fellowship Scheme for doctoral research jointly promoted by Science and Engineering Research Board, department of science and technology, Government of India and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in Delhi during the Global Higher Education Summit on Thursday.
The number of fellowships awarded under the scheme would be 100 annually and the duration of fellowships would be four years. The areas of research would be science, technology, engineering, agriculture and medicine. The scholarship, co-sponsored by the government and industry will be given to PhD scholars for doing projects having practical relevance and industrial applications.
Reddy called up on the private sector to invest more in research and development (R&D) to shore up the competitive edge of the Indian industry. The engagement of the private sector into R&D would not match the global standards of twice of the public funded R&D when expressed in terms of spending as percentage of GDP, he added.
Reddy underscored the need for conversion of knowledge into products of commercial value to the industrial users. "Our industries need reliable source of modern technologies which could offer them intellectual properties with commercialisation potentials. While our public funded R&D systems are busy publishing papers, the industries are searching for technologies for commercialization," he said, hinting at the lack of co-ordination between the academia and industry.
Laying considerable importance for developing an eco-system that promote R&D and innovation, Reddy observed that educational institutions should attach equal emphasis on both understanding and applications of knowledge. Industries and enterprises, he said, dare to invest into breakthrough innovations and explore new markets in global economy.
Reddy observed that there were huge opportunities waiting to be tapped and converted into value for the country by bridging the disconnect between the knowledge and wealth creation sector. Pointing out that the current models of interactions between the knowledge institutions and industry are based on transactions, where exchange of money for knowledge was expected. But transactional interactions were not built on strong ties in India. "What we need is a relationship model built on sustainable relationships between our researchers and those practice technologies in manufacturing, agriculture and services sectors. This relationship should be built on the principle of trust and mutual respect for each other," he added.
Laying emphasis on grooming up a cadre of solution designers and discoverers, Reddy said that would help in finding solutions to problems, which have practical relevance. The new brand of R&D personnel with high morale and a desire should write a new history of research and innovations in industrial research, he added.
Calling for new schemes and R&D investments for shaping the future of India, the minister said that the theme for celebration of 100 th Indian Science Congress was Science for Shaping the Future of India. He hoped that during the centenary year of the congress newer ideations to align academia with industry and for developing scientific temper among the people would be ferreted out.
Dr T Ramasami, secretary, Department of Science and Technology, Government of India said that higher education in India deserves more focused attention. Comparing achievements of India and China in higher education, he said that while China is awarding, 20,000 PhDs every year, the tally in India is only 8,900. "The huge disparity should be addressed and corrective measures taken. Complimenting CII for launching PM's fellowship Program for Doctoral Research, he hoped it would be a beginning and a lot of ground has to be covered in promoting industry - academia connect in higher education."
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/education/news/100-annual-PMs-Fellowship-Scheme-for-doctoral-research-launched/articleshow/17145512.cms
The number of fellowships awarded under the scheme would be 100 annually and the duration of fellowships would be four years. The areas of research would be science, technology, engineering, agriculture and medicine. The scholarship, co-sponsored by the government and industry will be given to PhD scholars for doing projects having practical relevance and industrial applications.
Reddy called up on the private sector to invest more in research and development (R&D) to shore up the competitive edge of the Indian industry. The engagement of the private sector into R&D would not match the global standards of twice of the public funded R&D when expressed in terms of spending as percentage of GDP, he added.
Reddy underscored the need for conversion of knowledge into products of commercial value to the industrial users. "Our industries need reliable source of modern technologies which could offer them intellectual properties with commercialisation potentials. While our public funded R&D systems are busy publishing papers, the industries are searching for technologies for commercialization," he said, hinting at the lack of co-ordination between the academia and industry.
Laying considerable importance for developing an eco-system that promote R&D and innovation, Reddy observed that educational institutions should attach equal emphasis on both understanding and applications of knowledge. Industries and enterprises, he said, dare to invest into breakthrough innovations and explore new markets in global economy.
Reddy observed that there were huge opportunities waiting to be tapped and converted into value for the country by bridging the disconnect between the knowledge and wealth creation sector. Pointing out that the current models of interactions between the knowledge institutions and industry are based on transactions, where exchange of money for knowledge was expected. But transactional interactions were not built on strong ties in India. "What we need is a relationship model built on sustainable relationships between our researchers and those practice technologies in manufacturing, agriculture and services sectors. This relationship should be built on the principle of trust and mutual respect for each other," he added.
Laying emphasis on grooming up a cadre of solution designers and discoverers, Reddy said that would help in finding solutions to problems, which have practical relevance. The new brand of R&D personnel with high morale and a desire should write a new history of research and innovations in industrial research, he added.
Calling for new schemes and R&D investments for shaping the future of India, the minister said that the theme for celebration of 100 th Indian Science Congress was Science for Shaping the Future of India. He hoped that during the centenary year of the congress newer ideations to align academia with industry and for developing scientific temper among the people would be ferreted out.
Dr T Ramasami, secretary, Department of Science and Technology, Government of India said that higher education in India deserves more focused attention. Comparing achievements of India and China in higher education, he said that while China is awarding, 20,000 PhDs every year, the tally in India is only 8,900. "The huge disparity should be addressed and corrective measures taken. Complimenting CII for launching PM's fellowship Program for Doctoral Research, he hoped it would be a beginning and a lot of ground has to be covered in promoting industry - academia connect in higher education."
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/education/news/100-annual-PMs-Fellowship-Scheme-for-doctoral-research-launched/articleshow/17145512.cms
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