India is booming - but there are worries ahead for basic science
Briefly

Spending on R&D in India has dropped from 0.71% to 0.64% of GDP from 2014-15 to 2020-21, despite overall increases in the funding amount.
India's government is the primary funder of research, providing 60% of R&D spending, in contrast to only 20% in the United States.
India accomplished a moon landing in 2023 with a comparatively lower budget, showcasing efficiency despite funding challenges.
Read at Nature
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