India, Sept. 25 -- The Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has sanctioned the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) scheme, "Capacity Building and Human Resource Development," with an outlay of Rs. 2277.397 crore. This funding covers the period of the Fifteenth Finance Commission Cycle, from 2021-22 to 2025-26.

The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) will implement the scheme. It targets R&D institutions, national laboratories, Institutes of National Importance, Institutes of Eminence, and universities across the country. The initiative offers a platform for young researchers who want to pursue careers in universities, industry, and national R&D laboratories. It also provides a space for ...