The frontiers of research could probably reach a higher realm with some doses of encouragement. The research fraternity requires funding to work on solutions for the betterment of people. The UN’s 'Sustainable Development Goals' (SDG) are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and improve the lives and prospects of everyone, everywhere.
“To realise this goal, we need to encourage researchers by creating opportunities and a befitting environment for them to work. Besides political support, the financial investment should increase,” said S. Gopalakrishnan, president of the Board of Trustees, Infosys Science Foundation, and co-founder of Infosys Ltd, speaking at the 2022 Infosys Prize Ceremony.
Private-public-philanthropic collaboration could lead to improved funding. Better funds could pave the way for solving issues such as energy transmission to all, solutions for life-threatening diseases and lessening the impact of climate...