Public R&D Institutes in India: Opportunities for Multisectoral Integration

Summary

India faces the challenge of stagnant R&D expenditure as a percentage of GDP and a relatively low private sector contribution to its R&D ecosystem, which hampers its potential for sustained economic growth and innovation. This working paper by NITI Aayog analyzes the geographical distribution and sectoral coverage of 1,815 public sector R&D institutions across the country. It provides strategic recommendations for multisectoral and systemic integration to enhance the impact and achieve a more balanced and effective R&D infrastructure, aiming to foster faster, sustainable, and inclusive growth.

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