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University and innovation systems: the case of India

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  • Surja Datta
  • Mohammed Saad

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This paper looks into the evolution of the innovation system in India and the role of the universities in the light of various system theories of innovation. Its passive role in the Indian innovation system notwithstanding, there is evidence to show that the university system has contributed to the innovative capacity of India over the years, albeit in ways that are not reflected through conventional measures of innovation. There are many hurdles that constrain the university system in India from playing a more effective role in the national innovation system. This paper points to the path-dependent issues that have arisen during the evolution of the university system over 150 years as the major factors which prevent the sector from being actively involved in the innovation processes within the country. The paper concludes with some suggestions as to how these problems could be mitigated and the active role of the university system in innovation restored. Copyright , Beech Tree Publishing.

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  • Surja Datta & Mohammed Saad, 2011. "University and innovation systems: the case of India," Science and Public Policy, Oxford University Press, vol. 38(1), pages 7-17, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:oup:scippl:v:38:y:2011:i:1:p:7-17
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    1. Sabyasachi Tripathi, 2019. "Does higher level of education reduce poverty and increase inequality? Evidence from Urban India," International Journal of Business and Globalisation, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 22(3), pages 419-431.
    2. Datta, Surja & Saad, Mohammed & Sarpong, David, 2019. "National systems of innovation, innovation niches, and diversity in university systems," Technological Forecasting and Social Change, Elsevier, vol. 143(C), pages 27-36.
    3. Arnaldi, Simone & Quaglio, GianLuca & Ladikas, Miltos & O'Kane, Hannah & Karapiperis, Theodoros & Srinivas, Krishna Ravi & Zhao, Yandong, 2015. "Responsible governance in science and technology policy: Reflections from Europe, China and India," Technology in Society, Elsevier, vol. 42(C), pages 81-92.
    4. Chung Joo Chung, 2014. "An analysis of the status of the Triple Helix and university–industry–government relationships in Asia," Scientometrics, Springer;Akadémiai Kiadó, vol. 99(1), pages 139-149, April.
    5. Shin, Jung Cheol & Li, Xin & Byun, Bo-Kyung & Nam, Inhye, 2020. "Building a coordination system of HRD, research and industry for knowledge and technology-driven economic development in South Asia," International Journal of Educational Development, Elsevier, vol. 74(C).

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