In the academic year 2022-23, over 25,000 students are expected to graduate from these institutions, and the government wants to ensure that a significant number of them stay in the country to contribute to its growth and development
Indian education ministry officials have revealed that the government is making efforts to retain talented graduates from the 23 prestigious Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). In the academic year 2022-23, over 25,000 students are expected to graduate from these institutions, and the government wants to ensure that a significant number of them stay in the country to contribute to its growth and development.
In response to a query from a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) member of Parliament, Dhal Singh Bisen, the Minister of State for Education, Subhas Sarkar, highlighted the measures being taken to retain meritorious students. He emphasized that the government is providing attractive academic and research opportunities not only to those graduating from IITs but also to non-resident Indians (NRIs) who may be interested in pursuing education and research within the country.
One of the initiatives mentioned by Sarkar is the Prime Minister’s Research Fellowship scheme, which offers an attractive fellowship of up to Rs. 55 lakh per scholar, including an annual research grant, for a duration of five years to students selected to pursue their Ph.D. in Indian universities or institutions. This fellowship program aims to encourage talented individuals to stay in India and contribute their expertise to research and development projects.
The Indian government is making significant efforts to retain its talented graduates, especially from the IITs, and is offering attractive academic and research opportunities to both domestic and international students to encourage them to contribute their expertise to the country’s growth and development
Additionally, the government has approved the establishment of Research Parks at various IITs and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in different locations across the country. These Research Parks are expected to enhance the research ecosystem and promote innovation in India.
Another program called the Global Initiative for Academic Network (GIAN) has been launched to tap into the expertise of scientists and entrepreneurs from abroad, including those of Indian origin, to augment the country’s academic resources. GIAN aims to bridge the gap between international and local talent pools and foster collaboration in research and academia.
Furthermore, the Scheme for Promotion of Academic and Research Collaboration (SPARC) is facilitating academic and research collaborations between top-ranked Indian institutions and globally renowned foreign institutions. This program encourages joint research projects involving mobility of students and faculty, promoting knowledge exchange and international cooperation.
However, the specific number of IIT students who go abroad after completing their education was not detailed in the response by the education ministry. Similarly, there was no clear indication of whether the ministry plans to make it mandatory for IIT graduates to work in India, as it is done for students studying MBBS and MD courses.
In conclusion, the Indian government is making significant efforts to retain its talented graduates, especially from the IITs, and is offering attractive academic and research opportunities to both domestic and international students to encourage them to contribute their expertise to the country’s growth and development.
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