“The gap between invention and innovation in India is widening”. Explain the factors behind this. How does the Research Development and Innovation (RDI) scheme attempt to bridge this gap.
Kartavya Desk Staff
Topic: Indigenization of technology and developing new technology.
Topic: Indigenization of technology and developing new technology.
Q5. “The gap between invention and innovation in India is widening”. Explain the factors behind this. How does the Research Development and Innovation (RDI) scheme attempt to bridge this gap. (10 M)
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: TH
Why the question: The Union Cabinet recently approved a ₹1-lakh crore Research Development and Innovation (RDI) scheme that aims to incentivise the private sector to invest in basic research Key demand of the question: The question demands an analysis of the institutional, economic, and structural reasons why India struggles to convert inventions into innovation. It also requires an evaluation of how the RDI scheme seeks to overcome these barriers through targeted reforms. Structure of the Answer: Introduction Briefly mention India’s innovation paradox — a high volume of research output with limited global innovation competitiveness. Body Explain systemic, institutional, and economic reasons behind India’s failure to convert inventions into market-ready innovations. Examine how the Research Development and Innovation (RDI) scheme, through mechanisms like ANRF, TRL-based support, and private funding, seeks to address these challenges. Conclusion India must go beyond funding to build a deep innovation ecosystem rooted in risk-taking, translational research, and manufacturing strength.
Why the question: The Union Cabinet recently approved a ₹1-lakh crore Research Development and Innovation (RDI) scheme that aims to incentivise the private sector to invest in basic research
Key demand of the question: The question demands an analysis of the institutional, economic, and structural reasons why India struggles to convert inventions into innovation. It also requires an evaluation of how the RDI scheme seeks to overcome these barriers through targeted reforms.
Structure of the Answer:
Introduction Briefly mention India’s innovation paradox — a high volume of research output with limited global innovation competitiveness.
• Explain systemic, institutional, and economic reasons behind India’s failure to convert inventions into market-ready innovations.
• Examine how the Research Development and Innovation (RDI) scheme, through mechanisms like ANRF, TRL-based support, and private funding, seeks to address these challenges.
Conclusion India must go beyond funding to build a deep innovation ecosystem rooted in risk-taking, translational research, and manufacturing strength.