In a significant policy shift aimed at streamlining the research environment in India, Union
Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology; Earth Sciences,
Dr Jitendra Singh on Sunday announced a set of policy reforms to enhance the “Ease of
Innovation” and “Ease of Doing Research”, providing long-awaited relief to innovators,
researchers scholars, scientists and institutions across the country, the Ministry of
Science & Technology said in a release on Sunday.

Addressing a press conference at the National Media Centre in the national capital,
Dr. Jitendra Singh unveiled decisions enabling academic and research institutions to
bypass some of the most cited hurdles in their day-to-day functioning, particularly around
procurement delays and financial ceilings.

He added that such groundbreaking decisions could not have been possible without
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s personal indulgence and support. The announcement follows extensive consultations led by the Principal Scientific Adviser’s office, drawing insights from 13 IITs and multiple research bodies across India.