New Delhi, Sept. 24 -- The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research / Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR/CSIR) Scheme on "Capacity Building and Human Resource Development" with a total outlay of Rs 2277.397 crore for the period of the 15th Finance Commission Cycle 2021-22 to 2025-26.

According to an official release, the scheme is implemented by the CSIR and will cover all R&D institutions, national laboratories, Institutes of National Importance, Institutes of Eminence, and Universities across the country.

The initiative provides a wide platform for young, enthusiastic researchers aspiring to build careers in universities, industry, nation...