India's Brain Gain Initiative: Attracting Global Scholars Back Home

India aims to attract Indian-origin scholars from abroad back to its institutions by overcoming past obstacles. The plan gains traction amid changes in the U.S. education landscape. Efforts include the VAJRA Faculty Scheme, Ramanujan Fellowship, and BRCP to promote research and teaching opportunities in India.

The Indian government is intensifying efforts to bring back Indian-origin faculty and researchers from overseas to contribute to academia in India. This initiative gains momentum in light of recent educational policy shifts in the United States, where many of these professionals are employed.

Sources reveal that a strategic plan is underway, in coordination with the Ministries of Education and Science and Technology, to motivate renowned scientists and scholars with significant academic achievements to return to India for teaching and research roles.

The initiative includes established schemes like the VAJRA Faculty Scheme, Ramanujan Fellowship, and the Biomedical Research Career Programme, all designed to provide viable opportunities for Indian researchers globally to continue their work within India.

(With inputs from agencies.)