Challenges in Responsible Research and Innovation in India
The research landscape in India is vast, with nearly 1,000 universities offering PhD programs in various subjects. There is strong agreement on principles of diversity, gender equality, and ethics. However, challenges exist in areas such as open access, communication, ethics, and diversity in research participation. Building awareness, creating a national framework, and engaging multiple stakeholders including civil society can help address these challenges. Research is seen as a process that can involve everyone and not just experts, with a focus on local and experiential knowledge.
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Responsible Research and Innovation: Challenges in India Virtual presentation at RRING Community Workshop on What Is RRI, SDG, and RSSR , 11 February 2021
Nearly 1,000 universities* Research landscape in India 2/3rd offer PhD programs in 60 different subjects nearly 24,000 doctoral graduates annually Large Over 200 government research institutes# Dominated by state funding Source: *https://www.ugc.ac.in/oldpdf/consolidated%20list%20of%20All%20universities.pdf # http://dst.gov.in/sites/default/files/ANNEXURE-I%20-List-of-Indian-institutions.pdf
Strong agreement on principles of Diversity Gender equality Inclusion (minorities) Ethics Freely available to the public Much stronger familiarity with the SDGs than the global average Is research in India responsible ? Much more positive in their attitudes about the utility, relevance and value of SDGs 5 RRI Principles Ethics Gender Equality Governance Open Access Public Engagement Science Education Survey results presented on 17 June by Dr Eric Jensen, available at: https://unescochair- cbrsr.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/RRING- presentation_India_17_Jun_2020.pdf
Open Access possible in economically viable businesses / balance it with income generation for organisational sustainability Regulations not specific about the process of involving outside groups / funding agencies don't insist / absence of a positive framework Communication institutions lack research communication offices Ethics depends on code of conduct within the organization Diversity girls in STEM is one aspect of this. How many Dalits are involved in research? What are the challenges?
Awareness build a common understanding Create a national framework can be led by a premier research institution Multiple stakeholder involvement not just with other research institutions/the government; include civil society Build a direct connection with community role of citizens in achieving SDGs What can be done?
Everyone can do research Research is not a domain of experts alone There are multiple domains of knowledge -- value local, experiential knowledge Use of research as an educational process to assist the poor and marginalised to articulate knowledge from their point of view Use this knowledge from below to initiate local action to achieve change
