Science & Research
Research publications, PhD output, citation impact, and R&D funding allocations.
3rd in Scientific Papers
Rank 3 globally in output
↑+11% Annual Publication Growth
5 & 6. Benchmarks & Trend Charts
India vs the World & Peer Averages
Comparing science & research against Top Countries, Global Average, G20 Average, BRICS Average, and OECD Average.
Global comparative benchmarks for Science & Research are compiled from statutory repositories.
Refer to national datasets below for verified official metrics.
7. Related Disclosures
Latest Official Press Releases
Automated disclosures from Press Information Bureau (PIB) and statutory wire feeds.
All statistics originate exclusively from Government of India gazettes, Ministry reports, e-Courts registries, and international statutory publications (World Bank, IMF, UNESCO, WHO, WIPO).
National Science Foundation (NSF) metrics and Web of Science/Scopus databases.
India produces a staggering volume of scientific research and STEM graduates, ranking 3rd globally in publication count. However, chronic underfunding in R&D (0.65% of GDP) limits the creation of high-impact, Nobel-tier breakthroughs.
- ✓3rd largest producer of scientific publications globally
- ✓Massive output of STEM graduates and PhD scholars annually
- !R&D expenditure remains stagnant at ~0.65% of GDP (vs global avg 1.8%)
- !Citation impact and high-quality journal placement needs improvement
The newly established Anusandhan National Research Foundation (NRF) aims to seed and promote R&D in universities with ₹50,000 Cr funding.
14. Statutory FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Verified answers backed by official government disclosures.
How much does India spend on R&D?
India spends approximately 0.65% of its GDP on Research and Development.
15. Open Data Export
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