The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) and Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) scheme on “Capacity Building and Human Resource Development” with an allocation of Rs. 2,277.397 crore for the period 2021-22 to 2025-26 under the Fifteenth Finance Commission cycle.

The scheme, implemented by CSIR, will cover research and development institutions, national laboratories, Institutes of National Importance, Institutes of Eminence, and universities across the country. It aims to provide a robust platform for young researchers aspiring to pursue careers in academia, industry, and national R&D laboratories, fostering growth across Science, Technology, Engineering, Medical, and Math

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