Current Research Trends in India in Achieving SDG 9

Abstract: The concept ‘Research’ is logical and systematic approach to find new knowledge or solution to the new problem. Without research the world will not move forward with innovative concepts for the development of the world. To cope up with SDG goals, Indian Government initiated lot of reforms. The recent initiative is ‘One Nation One Subscription’ to enrich the students with various aspects of knowledge in all facets which will benefit and incline towards core research in addition to multidisciplinary research. This scheme is in line with the Viksit Bharat 2047, NEP 2020 & Anusandhan National Research Foundation Act 2023. Access to the research journals will have more knowledge. By reading a new concept will impact the student’s body and mind and create interest in research which the student may think innovatively have inclination towards patents and startups. Further to study on the SDG 9 effectiveness especially on Research & Development expenditure as a proportion of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Researchers (in full time equivalent) per million population, Total number of patents issued (granted) and Articles published in academic journals (per thousand population). The quality research will have short term as well as long term benefit to the nation especially medicine and technology-oriented concepts which will also have impact on economic growth and will achieve Sustainable Development Goals