Lok Sabha Question No. 108 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-04-25
Subject: Funds for Research Work
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: RAYAPATI SAMBASIVA RAO

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 108 TO BE ANSWERED ON 25.04.2016

## Funds for Research Work

108.   SHRI RAYAPATI SAMBASIVA RAO:

Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Minister  has  opined  that  good  research  was  possible  even  with less funding in the country;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  action  taken  by  the  Government  in  this direction;
- (c) the  total  funds  allocated  for  research  in  Central  Universities  during  the  last three years, State and University-wise;
- (d) whether the Ministry has prepared any action plan to give emphasis on good research  in  the  ensuing  years  by  way  of  supporting  funds  to  the  research institutions and universities across the country;
- (e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (f) the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SMT. SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)

(a)  to  (f)  :  The  Ministry  has  emphasized  the  need  for  promoting  research  that  is socially relevant and is of use to the end users like the Industry. For this purpose, two  schemes  have  been  launched:  firstly,  the  Impacting  Research  Innovation  and Technology (IMPRINT) which focuses research in higher educational institutions in (10)  socially  relevant  domains;  and  secondly,  the  Uchhatar  Avishkar  Yojana  (UAY) which promotes industry sponsored, outcome-oriented research projects. A detailed action plan has been formulated for both these flagship programmes of the Ministry and  proposals  received  are  being  examined  for  assistance.  In  order  to  have  a coordinated action for promoting research, MoU has been signed with (25) Ministries and Departments of Government of India.

Apart from this, UGC has rolled out a number of schemes for assisting research in institutions of Higher Education including central universities.  Statement showing grants spent by the UGC to Universities & Colleges under various schemes relating to Research  Projects  for  the  year  2012-13  to  2014-15  and  current  financial  year  i.e. 2015-16 is attached at Annexure.

Statement showing grants spent by the UGC  to Universities & Colleges under various schemes  relating  to  Research  Projects  for  the  year  2012-13  to  2014-15  and  current financial year i.e. 2015-16 (Provisional/Unaudited as on 31-03-2016)

(in lakh)

| S.No.   | Particulars                                                                       | 2012- 13   | 2013-14   | 2014-15   | 2015-16 (Provisional)   |
|---------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------|-----------|-----------|-------------------------|
| 1       | Special Assistance Programme (SAP)                                                | 3921.67    | 1157.12   | 2639.00   | 3751.67                 |
| 2       | Basic Scientific Research                                                         | 8342.73    | 8416.22   | 7528.00   | 10994.17                |
| 3       | University & Colleges with Potential for Excellence                               | 11057.52   | 8378.53   | 5506.00   | 10404.29                |
| 4       | Research Scientists                                                               | 352.42     | 336.76    | 1010.00   | 695.89                  |
| 5       | Digital Repository of Research & Teaching Material                                | 11237.50   | 14337.50  | 0.00      | 7500.00                 |
| 6       | Minor & Major Research Project (Science & Humanities)                             | 24610.67   | 6660.73   | 34037.00  | 9411.98                 |
| 7       | Research Fellowships                                                              |            |           |           |                         |
| a)      | Junior & Senior Research Fellowship & Research Fellowships                        | 16524.00   | 13829.58  | 51100.00  | 51400.91                |
| b)      | Part time Research Associate ships for Women (Post Doctoral Fellowship for women) | 461.35     | 529.79    | 1231.00   | 2712.93                 |
| 8       | Scholarships and Fellowships under Engg. & Tech.                                  | 1077.56    | 0.00      | 1166.00   | 767.23                  |
| 8       | 1) P.G. Scholarship ME/M.Tech.                                                    |            |           |           |                         |
| 8       | 2) Fellowship under Engg. & Tech.                                                 |            |           |           |                         |
| 9       | Research Awards                                                                   | 622.70     | 520.79    | 1354.00   | 1216.23                 |
| 10      | Research Workshops, Seminars & Conferences                                        | 989.17     | 0.00      | 0.00      | 101.67                  |
| 11      | Emeritus Fellowship                                                               | 250.39     | 275.32    | 475.00    | 972.95                  |
| Total : | Total :                                                                           | 79447.68   | 54442.34  | 106046.00 | 99929.92                |

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