KEY TAKE AWAYS AND RECOMMENDATION_SESSION II

Prof Col.Dr.G.Thiruvasagam-Guest of Honour Address-Summary

1. The Regulatory processes in the country for research programmes needs reforms
2. The heterogenous nature of the educational systems in India need to be considered
while making reforms and implementing National Education Policy
3. Reorientation of research programmes is very much needed
4. Post-independence, when we compare with our contemporary countires, our research
outcomes are not encouraging. The public perception on the research outcomes also not
encouraging
5. Overall only 15% of graduates are employable
6. The quality of PhD is questionable; PhD programmes in the University system need
to address the quality of research output
7. The New Knowledge created through PhDs need to be transformed into innovation
which in turn to culminate as useful products for the mankind
8. The Association of Indian Universities taking new initiatives to promote quality
research by following ways
a. Conducting Annual Research Conferences state wise and region wise
b. Introducing a multidisciplinary research journal
c. Awards to Best Performing Researchers and Professor
d. Awards to Best PhD Theses

Prof. (Dr.) J.S. Rajput

1. NEP says why India should do research
2. Knowledge creation and research are in
3. As per NEP 2020, Uplifting society for reaching India at greater heights.
4. Our contribution for society must be immense.
5. S. Chandrashekhar: The scientists do not study nature because, he gets pleasure in it.
Without this it was not possible.
6. Young researchers should think in this direction.
7. Truth beauty and goodness interconnected.
Prof Col. Dr. G. Thiruvasagam; Chair remarks for the Session 1
1. Requested panel members to discuss about practical issues.
2. Pursuit of doctoral programmes needs a thirst to do research not for professional or
career prospects alone
3. Recently a Parliamentary Committee recommended following points about research
a. Reorientation of entire evaluation process of PhD Programme
b. Increase the research infrastructure
c. Enhance the number and amount of fellowships
4. Various Policies and Committees have recommended fruitful reforms but
implementation needs to be critically reviewed
5. Educational Leaders like Vice Chancellors holds much responsibility in implementing
required reforms
6. We should not compromise on quality of PhD programme
7. Identified concerns and suggestions are
a. Recognition of Research Supervisors- Need to be stringent with measures like
entrance examinations for Supervisors
b. Title of PhD Thesis; Topics for Research- Need to avoid routine and stereotype
issues; Reinvent new model to find suitable and sustainable solutions for larger issues
c. Funding Support to Researcher- for both PhD scholars and PhD supervisors need to
supported monetarily

Prof. (Dr.) Raj Singh

1. We need to link research with innovation and applications; Revenue Generation from
research credits
2. Expand the learning opportunities-interdisciplinary, cross disciplinary and
transdisciplinary
3. Universities to develop an ecosystem conducible for innovation and entrepreneurship
4. Atma Nirbhar Bharath -Self-reliant India
5. Skills, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Zone
6. Model 1: Social Entrepreneurship
a. Social Entrepreneurship need to be created, enabled; Innovations need to be engaged
b. Start-ups and incubation need to be practically rewarding
c. Global benchmarking with local needs
d. Solutions to the local issues need to be addressed
7. Model 2: Self Upgrading Teaching Learning Model
a. Transdisciplinary project-based learning; Learning outcomes to be envisioned for
publications, patents and start-ups.

Prof. (Dr.) Pankaj Mittal

1. Discussed the statistics related to research in India and compared globally.
2. More emphasis should be on quality publications.
3. Compare India and US. We contribute only 5 % in research publication, whereas US
is contributing 17 %.
4. NEP for improving research.
5. Research is the domain area of PG and entered in Ph.D. As per NEP research should
be from UG, so 4 year is introduced, where 1 year is entirely devoted to research.
6. Spending on research should be increased substantially.
7. We should conduct research have social relevance and community should be
benefitted at large.
8. Avoid duplication in research projects.
9. Focused research should be conducted.
10. National Research Foundation to promote quality research. A huge funding is
required.
11. Academic freedom. Freedom to teach, research etc. There should not be any heavy
hand on researchers.
12. Research internship; learning by doing. Research internship should be implemented.
13. Fellowships to deserving research scholars.
14. Collaboration with industry for quality research.
15. Values and ethics in research. Avoid plagiarism, donot publish in paid journals etc.

AIU is starting Accreditation and quality of research

Ranking, rating and accreditation.
Implementation of NEP.