Govt. approves setting up of scientific research academy by CSIR

Updated on: Thursday, June 17, 2010

The Union Cabinet today approved a proposal by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) for setting up an Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR) as an institution for imparting instruction and awarding degrees in frontier areas of science and technology.

The Bill to set up the Academy will be introduced in the ensuing session of the Parliament.

"The Academy will primarily focus on research and imparting training in such areas that are not ordinarily provided by the existing universities in India. The curricula, pedagogy and evaluation will be innovative and directed towards creating highest quality personnel in cross disciplinary areas," an official press release said today.

According to the release, "the Academy will operate on the hub and spokes model with campuses spread across the country, in the 37 CSIR laboratories linked through National Knowledge Network already approved by the Cabinet."

While utilizing the existing resources and facilities of CSIR, the Academy will operate on a self sustaining mode. The recurring expenses will be Rs.19.10 crore in the 11th Plan and Rs.61.79 crore in the 12th Plan. There will be no requirement for capital expenditure.

The future leadership in the area of science and engineering would much depend on its strength in integrated and interdisciplinary areas. There is a shortage of institutions in India that offer PhD and other advanced courses in such areas.

The government has approved the establishment of AcSIR to fill this gap, which would help in utilizing the existing state of art infrastructure and scientific manpower of CSIR. The Academy would be a world class institution of national importance.

Govt. approves setting up of scientific research academy by CSIR

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