India, Aug. 1 -- In the past few decades, India has made concerted efforts to bolster its research credibility. Targeted governmental focus on fostering innovation through budgetary support and policy frameworks has helped India rise in its Global Innovation Index ranking to 39th in 2024, up from 81st in 2015. Despite persistent challenges such as the fragmented nature of the research ecosystem, a lower-than-global-average investment in research and development (R&D), and issues of quality, India is publicly demonstrating a commitment to improving research capabilities and infrastructure. Since 2019, India has recorded a 10% annual growth in research publications and a 2% improvement in research quality-a testament to the increasing focus...