Srinagar, March 14 -- In the twenty-first century, research is no longer judged merely by the number of academic papers produced or conferences attended. The real strength of a nation's research ecosystem lies in its ability to convert ideas into innovation, innovation into technology, and technology into products that transform economies. Countries that have successfully built this chain of innovation have emerged as global technological leaders.

One of the most striking examples of this transformation is China, where universities and research institutions have effectively turned academic research into commercially viable products. For India, following this model has become not just desirable but essential.

For many decades, the resear...