**Executive Summary**
The document summarizes the R&D outcomes in India and outlines initiatives to improve technology commercialization and industry collaboration. It references a study evaluating R&D outcomes and mentions the implementation of various programs and policies to boost innovation and private sector participation. The document also mentions the upcoming 16th Finance Commission period from 2026-27 to 2030-31, which is relevant to the continuation of central sector schemes and programs.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **R&D Outcome Evaluation:**
* The Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser conducted a study called "Evaluation of Innovation Excellence Indicators" assessing the outcomes of 233 public-funded R&D institutes.
* Between 2021-22 and 2022-23, these institutes filed 1,622 patents, were granted 1,356 patents, transferred 1,839 technologies, developed 1,014 new products, and introduced 1,746 new services.
* The Output-Outcome Monitoring Framework (OOMF), coordinated by NITI Aayog, is used to evaluate central sector schemes/programmes.
* Third-party evaluations of central sector schemes/programmes are conducted for their continuation during the 16th Finance Commission period (2026-27 to 2030-31).
* **New Initiatives for Technology Commercialization:**
* Establishment of the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) with ₹14,000 crore funding to provide strategic direction for research, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
* Launch of the Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme with a ₹1 lakh crore financial pool over six years to boost private sector research.
* Launch of National Missions:
* National Quantum Mission (budget: ₹6,003.65 crore)
* National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber Physical Systems (budget: ₹3,660 crore)
* Promotion of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) and Technology Hubs under National Missions.
* Implementation of programs like NIDHI, BIRAC, iDEX, and TIDE 2.0 to foster innovation.
* Implementation of programs like Fast Track Translation (FTT) & Fast Track Commercialization (FTC) to support translation and commercialization of laboratory research outputs.
* Introduction of enabling policies: Geospatial Policy 2022, Space Policy 2023, and BioE3 Policy 2024.
**Impact Analysis**
* **Public-Funded R&D Institutes:**
* **Impact**: The document highlights the evaluation of their R&D outcomes and the need to align with national priorities for innovation and technology commercialization.
* **Action Required**: Participate in the OOMF framework and strive to improve performance in areas like patent filing, technology transfer, and new product/service development.
* **Government of India (Ministry of Science & Technology, NITI Aayog):**
* **Impact**: Responsible for the overall direction, funding, and evaluation of R&D initiatives.
* **Action Required**: Ensure effective implementation of the new initiatives, monitor the progress of the various schemes and programs, and make necessary adjustments to achieve the desired outcomes.
* **Private Sector:**
* **Impact**: Targeted to increase participation in national R&D through PPPs and collaborative programs.
* **Action Required**: Explore opportunities for collaboration with public-funded R&D institutes and leverage the new initiatives and funding schemes to enhance their innovation capabilities.
* **Academic and Research Institutions:**
* **Impact**: Aimed to foster innovation through programs like NIDHI, BIRAC, iDEX, and TIDE 2.0.
* **Action Required**: Actively participate in these programs to enhance research capabilities and contribute to technology development and commercialization.
Key Entities Referenced
Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF): A foundation established through the ANRF Act, 2023 to provide strategic direction for research, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
Output-Outcome Monitoring Framework (OOMF): A framework coordinated by NITI Aayog to evaluate the outcomes of central sector schemes/programmes.
NITI Aayog: The entity that coordinates the Output-Outcome Monitoring Framework (OOMF).
National Quantum Mission: A National Mission to make India one of the leading nations in the development of Quantum Technologies & Applications.
Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme: A scheme with a financial pool of ₹1 lakh crore over six years, to boost private sector research.
Ministry of Science & Technology
PARLIAMENT QUESTION: R&D OUTCOMES
Posted On: 05 FEB 2026 3:25PM by PIB Delhi
The outcomes of public R&D expenditure are periodically evaluated through various mechanisms. One
such study titled “Evaluation of Innovation Excellence Indicators” has been recently conducted by the
Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India which evaluated outcomes of the 233
public-funded R&D laboratories/institutes spread across the country. The report highlights that during
2021–22 and 2022–23, a total of 1,622 patents were filed by 233 public-funded R&D institutes, while
1,356 patents were granted to 232 institutes. In addition, 1,839 technologies were transferred, 1,014 new
products were developed, and 1,746 new services were introduced over the two-year period. Furthermore,
the outcomes of all central sector schemes/programmes are being evaluated through the Output-Outcome
Monitoring Framework (OOMF) coordinated by NITI Aayog. Also, third-party evaluation of various
central sector schemes/programmes has been carried out for their continuation during the 16th Finance
Commission period i.e. 2026-27 to 2030-31.
As part of the strategy to improve technology commercialization, industry collaboration and private sector
R&D participation, the government has taken several new initiatives through programmes/schemes,
missions and policy interventions. These are:
Establishment of the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) through the ANRF Act, 2023 to
provide high level strategic direction for research, innovation and entrepreneurship in the fields of science
& technology with a provision of ₹14,000 crore from the Central Government funding.
Launch of the Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme, with a financial pool of ₹1 lakh
crore over six years, to boost private sector research.
Launch of National Missions such as National Quantum Mission to make India one of the leading nations
in the development of Quantum Technologies & Applications (budget outlay: ₹6,003.65 crore), National
Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber Physical Systems (budget outlay ₹3,660 crore).
Promotion of Public–Private Partnerships (PPPs) and creation of Technology Hubs under National
Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber Physical Systems and National Quantum Mission to foster
collaborative technology development.
Implementation of programmes such as the National Initiative for Developing and Harnessing Innovations
(NIDHI), Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) programmes, Innovations for
Defence Excellence (iDEX), and TIDE 2.0 (Technology Incubation and Development of Entrepreneurs) to
foster innovation in academic and research institutions.
Implementation of programmes like Fast Track Translation (FTT) & Fast Track Commercialization (FTC)
to support translation and commercialization of laboratory research outputs and strengthening technology
transfer and commercialization through Technology Transfer Offices (TTOs), incubation centers, PPPs,
and structured licensing models.
Introduction of enabling policies such as the Geospatial Policy 2022, Space Policy 2023, and BioE3
(Biotechnology for Economy, Environment and Employment) Policy 2024, etc.All these measures aim to boost technology commercialization, foster industry partnerships and expand
private sector participation in national R&D.
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