IP And Trademarks 13 October 2026
India’s Science Funding Needs Priority Shift
India’s scientific talent is strong, but research output suffers because funding favors short‑term patents and product development over basic science. Experts say steady, long‑term investment and policies that reward fundamental discoveries are needed to keep the country competitive.
**India’s science funding needs a priority shift**
- Talent is abundant; the problem is funding focus.
- Current emphasis on patents and commercial products limits basic research.
- Analysts call for stable, long‑term investment and policies that reward fundamental discoveries.
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