Not enough private money in R038;D: PM

The Prime Minister has spoken about the need to increase the role of private sector in scientific research on earlier occasions as well,including at the annual Science Congress meetings. He said this was essential to make India a global leader in science.

We need a regular supply of talent. We need strong and high-quality educational and scientific institutions to identify and mentor talent. We also need an ecosystem in which applications of new scientific knowledge can be seamlessly integrated with innovation to drive the path of economic progress and prosperity and solve the unique problems of our people, he said.

Manmohan Singh also urged the scientific community to ensure that research is converted into useful technologies that will boost Indias development goals.