INVESTMENT ON RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
INVESTMENT ON RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT Rev. Fr Paul Lelen Haokip When it comes to investment, the economic capital seems to be of great concern while the research element is almost conveniently given a lower berth. Economic, intellectual, social and political growth come from systematic scientific investment of time and money. Quality research produces qualitatively innovative and uplifting humane development. ‘Swadeshe pujyate raja, vidwan sarvatra pujyate’ in Sanskrit means: “A king is honoured only in his own country, but one who is learned is honoured throughout the world.” As the title of the article suggests, research and development go hand in hand. Lack of development is a sure sign of lack of research. With this note, let us see how teachers, students and the Government stand in the field of Re...