The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, approved continuation of the three umbrella schemes, merged into a unified central sector scheme namely 'Vigyan Dhara' of the Department of Science and Technology (DST).
The scheme has three broad components: Science and Technology (S&T) Institutional and Human Capacity Building, Research and Development and, Innovation, Technology Development and Deployment. The proposed outlay for the implementation of the unified scheme 'Vigyan Dhara' is Rs.10,579.84 crore during the 15th Finance Commission period from 2021-22 to 2025-26.
The merger of the schemes into a single scheme would enhance efficiency in fund utilization and establish synchronization among the sub-schemes/programs. All the programs proposed under the 'Vigyan Dhara' scheme would be aligned with the 5-year goals of DST towards realising the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. The research and development component of the scheme will be aligned in line with the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF).
Implementation of the scheme would follow the globally prevailing yardsticks, while in alignment with the national priorities. The primary objective of the 'Vigyan Dhara' scheme to promote S&T capacity building as well as research, innovation and technology development towards strengthening the Science, Technology and Innovation ecosystem in the country.
Implementation of the scheme will strengthen the S&T infrastructure of the country by fostering well-equipped R&D labs in the Academic Institutions.
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