Research and Publication: Importance in the 21st Century

Abstract

Through ages, India has been one of the first nations to start Medical research through Ayurveda but with the need of hour, Research gradually demanded more proof and reasons so as to know the mechanism and treatment of disease. With demanding times, India with the rest of the world started escalating in research based on more scientific proofs and know how; although it is still at par with the western world. Because of which, the Government of India is promoting Research & Development on a large scale. Earlier, research was thought to be associated with the domain of masters and PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) programs only, but with increasing need and for career progression, it is now being extended amongst individuals at faculty post along with their medical practice. Keeping in mind India still being a developing country and more than 13 billion people to supervise, medical aid is still the priority in majority parts of the country and research being the second. It is only the top Institutes of the country that offer strategic Research & Development. However, now that the imminence of Research is well known, we all must faith the need of educating its significance in children since childhood, and keeping that in mind there are strategies to incur R&D programs as early as a part of undergraduate study curriculum. Multiple organizations like Indian Council of Medical Research, Department of Science and Technology, Dept. Of Biotechnology, University Grants Commission, etc., in India are promoting such programs. Hitherto Research is also one of the highest paid services in our country. The importance of Research and publication is described below in brief.