CNN Central News & Network–ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: Springer Nature India has partnered with the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), Ministry of Education, Government of India for the 2nd edition of its National Research Tour. Building on the success of last year’s initiative, this year’s tour aims to further enhance research capabilities and empower academic institutions and researchers across the country by bringing world-class resources and knowledge to their doorsteps. Research Integrity, Open Access, SDGs and Equity in Research will be the central theme of the 30-day tour of 17 cities across 9 states in India.
The flag off event, which marked the beginning of the India Research Tour 2024 was attended by Prof. Deepak Kumar Srivastava, Chairman (Officiating) ICSSR and other senior ICCSR members and Springer Nature leaders. The first research summit of the 26 summits planned through the tour, was held at the Jawaharlal Nehru University on the topic ‘Research Integrity and its role in strengthening in Indian research output’. The panellists included Prof. Vivek Kumar, JNU; Prof. Elumalai Kannan, JNU, and Nidhi Gulati, Communications Director – India, Springer Nature.
The bus will now traverse key cities and educational institutions across India, providing hands-on workshops, training sessions, and access to the latest tools and insights. The tour will also cover different facets of academia and research, with a special focus on Research Integrity, Open Access and Transformative Agreements. Through direct engagement during the tour, Springer Nature aims to specifically enhance the research output from India and establish nurturing relationships with eminent researchers, academic institutions, and industry leaders.
Venkatesh Sarvasiddhi, Managing Director, Springer Nature India shared his perspective, stating, “We are thrilled to embark on the second edition of the National Research Tour in partnership with the Indian Council for Social Science Research, Ministry of Education, Government of India. At Springer Nature, we are committed to nurturing and supporting the research ecosystem in India, by focusing especially on Research Integrity, SDGs and Open Access. By bringing our expertise and global resources directly to researchers across the country, we aim to foster greater collaboration, innovation, and access to world-class knowledge. This initiative is a testament of our dedication towards driving impactful research that can contribute to both national development and the global scientific community.”