Research Contribution of major Centrally Funded Institution Systems of India
Anurag Kanaujia, Prashasti Singh, Abhirup Nandy, Vivek Kumar Singh

TL;DR
This paper analyzes the research output of India's centrally funded institutions from 2001 to 2020, highlighting their significant contribution to national research and suggesting policy directions for sustainable growth.
Contribution
It provides a comprehensive analysis of the research volume, growth, and share of major centrally funded Indian institutions over two decades.
Findings
Centrally funded institutions account for 67.54% of India's research output.
Research output has steadily increased since 2001 with positive CAGR.
The study offers insights for policymakers to enhance research development.
Abstract
India is now among the major knowledge producers of the world, ranking among the top 5 countries in total research output, as per some recent reports. The institutional setup for Research & Development (R&D) in India comprises a diverse set of Institutions, including Universities, government departments, research laboratories, and private sector institutions etc. It may be noted that more than 45% share of India's Gross Expenditure on Research and Development (GERD) comes from the central government. In this context, this article attempts to explore the quantum of research contribution of centrally funded institutions and institution systems of India. The volume, proportionate share and growth patterns of research publications from the major centrally funded institutions, organised in 16 groups, is analysed. These institutions taken together account for 67.54% of Indian research output…
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TopicsEconomic Growth and Development · Global Health and Epidemiology · Indian Economic and Social Development
