India, Nov. 20 -- India's rich history of scientific and academic contributions has shaped humanity's trajectory, from the concept of zero and the decimal system to Oral Rehydration Solutions (ORS) and Covid vaccines. Researchers, scientists and academics have an undeniable role to play in India's growth story for both national and global advancement. Nurturing talent to unlock innovations requires careful safeguarding of India's scientific reputation, one that involves building global confidence in Indian research and fostering high standards for academic integrity across the nation.

Indian research output is on a steady rise, but the practice of relying on the volume of published work as a measure of academic success has given rise to ...