The state cabinet approved a bill to establish aGoa state research foundation.
The bill, which will be introduced in the current monsoon session, will have a financial implication of over Rs 25 crore.
The aim of the foundation is to promote a culture of research and innovation in Goa.
In 2020, the Union Education ministry notified theNational Education Policy, (NEP) 2020, which focuses on research, innovation and linkage, along with other aspects.
The National Education Policy, states that research not only provides solutions to societal problems but also contributes to the spiritual, intellectual and creative upliftment of the country, and is therefore extremely important for the progress and enlightenment of any state or nation.