Chandigarh MP Critiques Insufficient Research Funding from Central Government
Tewari flags ‘meagre’ research funding for Chandigarh
Hindustan Times
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Chandigarh MP Manish Tewari criticized the Indian government's limited funding for scientific research in Chandigarh, highlighting that only ₹84 crore was allocated over five years. He called for increased investment in advanced technologies to foster innovation and research in the region.
- 01Chandigarh received a total of ₹84 crore in research funding over five years.
- 02Manish Tewari criticized the funding as 'meagre' compared to global standards.
- 03Key initiatives include a BioNEST bio-incubator and a Biomedical Instruments Hub.
- 04The government supports 35 R&D projects in Chandigarh through various schemes.
- 05Tewari emphasized the need for investment in advanced technologies like AI and robotics.
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In a recent Lok Sabha session, Manish Tewari, the Member of Parliament for Chandigarh, questioned the Indian government's commitment to scientific research funding in the region. He noted that over the past five years, the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) allocated approximately ₹32 crore and the Department of Science and Technology (DST) about ₹52 crore, totaling ₹84 crore (roughly $10 million USD). Tewari described this amount as 'very meagre' compared to global investments in research, which often reach billions. The Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, Jitendra Singh, responded by highlighting various initiatives aimed at promoting research and innovation, including the establishment of a BioNEST bio-incubator at Panjab University and a Biomedical Instruments Hub at PGIMER. Despite these efforts, Tewari pointed out the lack of substantial funding for cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence, robotics, and quantum computing, suggesting that Chandigarh's development as a research hub is progressing slowly rather than rapidly transforming.
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Limited funding may hinder Chandigarh's potential to become a leading research and innovation hub, affecting local startups and academic institutions.
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