Underlining the significance of research, he stressed on the capability of research to change the ground reality and make an impact.
About Research Impact
- It is the demonstrable contribution that a research makes to society and the economy [Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)].
- It can be immediate or long-term and is often from accumulated knowledge and not a specific research finding.
- It essentially includes reach (extent or the diversity of the beneficiaries impacted), and significance (how valuable is the impact to the beneficiaries).
Impact of Research
- Academic impact: Demonstrable contribution of a research across and within academic disciplines.
- Non-academic or Socio- economic impact: Contribution to society and economy, to benefit various sectors:
- Cultural: Research on distinctiveness of tribal values and customs help in preserving their practices.
- Economic: Research on Inequality and growth helped shape government’s fiscal policies.
- Environmental: Research on Hydro fluorocarbon (used in refrigeration) helped identify its Global Warming potential.
- Health: Genome India Project studying 10,000 Genomes would help in identification of diseases.
- Political: Research on voting behaviour shapes the electoral policies of candidates.
- Technological: Research on Nanotechnology and Quantum technology have revolutionised semiconductor ecosystem.
Initiatives to improve Research Ecosystem in India
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