{"id":35156,"date":"2025-07-05T18:39:50","date_gmt":"2025-07-05T13:09:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=35156"},"modified":"2025-07-05T18:39:54","modified_gmt":"2025-07-05T13:09:54","slug":"rdi-scheme-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rdi-scheme-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"RDI Scheme 2025: \u20b91 Lakh Crore Boost for Private-Sector Innovation in Strategic Domains"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rdi-scheme-2025\/#RDI_Scheme_2025_approved_with_%E2%82%B91_lakh_crore_to_enhance_private-sector_innovation_in_AI_semiconductors_biotech_and_clean_energy_Know_objectives_governance_and_impact_for_exams\" >RDI Scheme 2025 approved with \u20b91 lakh crore to enhance private-sector innovation in AI, semiconductors, biotech and clean energy. Know objectives, governance, and impact for exams.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rdi-scheme-2025\/#Union_Cabinet_OKs_%E2%82%B91_Lakh_Crore_RDI_Scheme_to_Spur_Private-Sector_Research\" >Union Cabinet OKs \u20b91 Lakh Crore RDI Scheme to Spur Private-Sector Research<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rdi-scheme-2025\/#Filling_the_Private-Sector_Funding_Void\" >Filling the Private-Sector Funding Void<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rdi-scheme-2025\/#Two%E2%80%91Tier_Fund_Mechanism\" >Two\u2011Tier Fund Mechanism<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rdi-scheme-2025\/#Strategic_Governance_Oversight\" >Strategic Governance &amp; Oversight<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rdi-scheme-2025\/#Transforming_Indias_Innovation_Landscape\" >Transforming India\u2019s Innovation Landscape<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rdi-scheme-2025\/#B_Why_This_News_Is_Important\" >B) Why This News Is Important<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rdi-scheme-2025\/#Empowering_the_Private_Sector\" >Empowering the Private Sector<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rdi-scheme-2025\/#Strategic_Sunrise_Domains_Focus\" >Strategic &amp; Sunrise Domains Focus<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rdi-scheme-2025\/#Governance_That_Integrates_Expertise_Oversight\" >Governance That Integrates Expertise &amp; Oversight<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rdi-scheme-2025\/#Boost_to_Deep-Tech_Startups\" >Boost to Deep-Tech Startups<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rdi-scheme-2025\/#A_Leap_Toward_Vision_2047\" >A Leap Toward Vision 2047<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rdi-scheme-2025\/#C_Historical_Context\" >C) Historical Context<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rdi-scheme-2025\/#R_D_Spending_%E2%80%93_A_Persistent_Challenge\" >R&amp;D Spending \u2013 A Persistent Challenge<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rdi-scheme-2025\/#Earlier_Funding_Models\" >Earlier Funding Models<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rdi-scheme-2025\/#Budget_2024%E2%80%9325_Announcement\" >Budget 2024\u201325 Announcement<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rdi-scheme-2025\/#Global_Precedents\" >Global Precedents<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rdi-scheme-2025\/#D_Key_Takeaways_from_the_RDI_Scheme\" >D) Key Takeaways from the RDI Scheme<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rdi-scheme-2025\/#FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rdi-scheme-2025\/#1_What_is_the_full_form_of_RDI_Scheme\" >1. What is the full form of RDI Scheme?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rdi-scheme-2025\/#2_How_much_funding_has_been_approved_under_the_RDI_Scheme\" >2. How much funding has been approved under the RDI Scheme?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rdi-scheme-2025\/#3_Which_agency_will_implement_the_RDI_Scheme\" >3. Which agency will implement the RDI Scheme?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rdi-scheme-2025\/#4_What_sectors_will_the_RDI_Scheme_focus_on\" >4. What sectors will the RDI Scheme focus on?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rdi-scheme-2025\/#5_What_is_the_significance_of_the_RDI_Scheme_for_competitive_exams\" >5. What is the significance of the RDI Scheme for competitive exams?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rdi-scheme-2025\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RDI_Scheme_2025_approved_with_%E2%82%B91_lakh_crore_to_enhance_private-sector_innovation_in_AI_semiconductors_biotech_and_clean_energy_Know_objectives_governance_and_impact_for_exams\"><\/span>RDI Scheme 2025 approved with \u20b91 lakh crore to enhance private-sector innovation in AI, semiconductors, biotech and clean energy. Know objectives, governance, and impact for exams.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Union_Cabinet_OKs_%E2%82%B91_Lakh_Crore_RDI_Scheme_to_Spur_Private-Sector_Research\"><\/span>Union Cabinet OKs \u20b91 Lakh Crore RDI Scheme to Spur Private-Sector Research<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Union Cabinet<\/strong>, chaired by Prime Minister\u202fNarendra Modi, approved the <strong>Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme<\/strong> on <strong>1 July 2025<\/strong>, allocating a corpus of <strong>Rs.\u202f1 lakh crore<\/strong>. Its mandate: turbocharge <strong>private-sector<\/strong> investment in <strong>core R&amp;D and innovation<\/strong>, particularly in emerging \u201csunrise\u201d and <strong>strategic sectors<\/strong> like artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors, clean energy, biotechnology, and defence technologies <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Filling_the_Private-Sector_Funding_Void\"><\/span>Filling the Private-Sector Funding Void<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Traditionally, India\u2019s private R&amp;D spending has lagged\u2014hovering under 0.7% of GDP\u2014and is far behind peer nations like China, US, and EU The RDI Scheme injects much-needed <strong>long-term, concessional financing<\/strong> (loans, equity, 50-year interest-free capital) to remove funding constraints and foster advanced innovation <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Two%E2%80%91Tier_Fund_Mechanism\"><\/span>Two\u2011Tier Fund Mechanism<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Special Purpose Fund (SPF)<\/strong> within <strong>Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF)<\/strong> acts as the primary corpus custodian.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Second\u2011level fund managers<\/strong> (AIFs, DFIs, NBFCs, etc.) will disburse <strong>concessional loans and equity<\/strong> to qualified projects\u2014especially high-tech deep\u2011tech ventures. A <strong>Deep\u2011Tech Fund of Funds<\/strong> is also part of the design <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strategic_Governance_Oversight\"><\/span>Strategic Governance &amp; Oversight<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>ANRF Governing Board<\/strong>, under the PM, guides strategic focus.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Executive Council<\/strong> of ANRF vets guidelines and selects fund managers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Empowered Group of Secretaries (EGoS)<\/strong>, chaired by the Cabinet Secretary, oversees evaluation, approvals, and ongoing governance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Department of Science &amp; Technology<\/strong> (DST) will be the nodal execution agency <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Transforming_Indias_Innovation_Landscape\"><\/span>Transforming India\u2019s Innovation Landscape<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By enabling growth-stage innovation, catalysing <strong>technology adoption<\/strong>, and enhancing <strong>global competitiveness<\/strong>, the RDI Scheme aligns with the nation\u2019s <strong>Viksit Bharat by 2047<\/strong> aspirations. It\u2019s not just policy\u2014it\u2019s a structural push to elevate private enterprises as <strong>R&amp;D powerhouses<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\" id=\"RDI-Scheme-2025\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/politicalsciencesolution.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Union-Cabinet-approves-%E2%82%B91-lakh-crore-RDI-Scheme-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"RDI Scheme 2025\" title=\"RDI Scheme 2025\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">RDI Scheme 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"B_Why_This_News_Is_Important\"><\/span>B) Why This News Is Important<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Empowering_the_Private_Sector\"><\/span>Empowering the Private Sector<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">India\u2019s private sector has historically underinvested in R&amp;D. This scheme, with its massive \u20b91\u202flakh crore backing and long-tenure capital, directly addresses <strong>financial barriers<\/strong> to private innovation, encouraging technology-rich ventures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strategic_Sunrise_Domains_Focus\"><\/span>Strategic &amp; Sunrise Domains Focus<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With its targeted emphasis on <strong>AI, semiconductors, biotech, clean energy and national security<\/strong>, the scheme reinforces India\u2019s drive toward <strong>Atmanirbharta (self-reliance)<\/strong> in strategic technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Governance_That_Integrates_Expertise_Oversight\"><\/span>Governance That Integrates Expertise &amp; Oversight<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The multidisciplinary governance structure\u2014including the PM\u2011led ANRF and high-level oversight by EGoS\u2014ensures that funds are deployed efficiently, transparently, and aligned with national priorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Boost_to_Deep-Tech_Startups\"><\/span>Boost to Deep-Tech Startups<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By channeling capital through <strong>Fund-of-Funds<\/strong> and second\u2011level managers, the initiative generates a nurturing environment for <strong>startups and scale-ups<\/strong> to develop breakthrough technologies with deep commercial potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Leap_Toward_Vision_2047\"><\/span>A Leap Toward Vision 2047<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aligned with the <strong>Viksit Bharat 2047<\/strong> goal, this initiative represents not just a financial package but a strategic architecture aimed at placing India on the <strong>global innovation map<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"C_Historical_Context\"><\/span>C) Historical Context<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"R_D_Spending_%E2%80%93_A_Persistent_Challenge\"><\/span>R&amp;D Spending \u2013 A Persistent Challenge<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">India&#8217;s R&amp;D investment has remained steady at <strong>~0.7% of GDP<\/strong> for decades\u2014substantially below global norms. Corporate contribution is especially low at 36%, while peers like the US, China, and EU see 57\u201379% private contribution<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Earlier_Funding_Models\"><\/span>Earlier Funding Models<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Historically, R&amp;D funding in India has been dominated by <strong>public-sector initiatives<\/strong>, with limited and fragmented assistance for private-driven efforts. Deep-tech startups, in particular, often struggled to obtain patient capital to bridge the gap from prototype to market-ready solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Budget_2024%E2%80%9325_Announcement\"><\/span>Budget 2024\u201325 Announcement<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The RDI Scheme was first proposed in Budget 2024\u201325, envisioning a <strong>\u20b91\u202flakh crore<\/strong> research envelope. Cabinet approval on July\u202f1,\u202f2025, formalizes the execution framework\u2014marking a turning point in innovation policy <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Global_Precedents\"><\/span>Global Precedents<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Inspired by models like the US National Sciences Fund, the scheme follows international best practices that centralize R&amp;D capital and distribute via strong governance to <strong>spurr high-tech innovation<\/strong> .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"D_Key_Takeaways_from_the_RDI_Scheme\"><\/span>D) Key Takeaways from the RDI Scheme<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>S. No.<\/th><th>Key Takeaway<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>The RDI Scheme allocates <strong>\u20b91\u202flakh\u202fcrore<\/strong> to boost private-sector R&amp;D across strategic and sunrise domains.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>It offers <strong>long-tenure, low or zero-interest financing<\/strong>, addressing financial barriers for innovation.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>Implements a <strong>two-tier funding structure<\/strong>: ANRF\u2011SPF and second\u2011level fund managers (AIFs, NBFCs, DFIs).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>Governance involves ANRF (PM\u2011led), its Executive Council, EGoS, and DST as the nodal agency.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>Aligns with <strong>Viksit Bharat 2047<\/strong>, emphasizing technology self-reliance and global innovation competitiveness.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">RDI Scheme 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_is_the_full_form_of_RDI_Scheme\"><\/span>1. What is the full form of RDI Scheme?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">RDI stands for <strong>Research, Development and Innovation Scheme<\/strong>, aimed at strengthening private-sector involvement in strategic R&amp;D initiatives in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_How_much_funding_has_been_approved_under_the_RDI_Scheme\"><\/span>2. How much funding has been approved under the RDI Scheme?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Union Cabinet has approved \u20b91 lakh crore<\/strong> under the scheme to support private sector R&amp;D and innovation over a long-term period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Which_agency_will_implement_the_RDI_Scheme\"><\/span>3. Which agency will implement the RDI Scheme?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Department of Science and Technology (DST)<\/strong> is the nodal implementing agency. Oversight will be handled by the <strong>ANRF<\/strong>, <strong>Executive Council<\/strong>, and <strong>Empowered Group of Secretaries (EGoS)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_What_sectors_will_the_RDI_Scheme_focus_on\"><\/span>4. What sectors will the RDI Scheme focus on?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The scheme targets <strong>strategic and sunrise sectors<\/strong> such as <strong>AI, semiconductors, clean energy, quantum tech, biotech<\/strong>, and <strong>national defence technologies<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_What_is_the_significance_of_the_RDI_Scheme_for_competitive_exams\"><\/span>5. What is the significance of the RDI Scheme for competitive exams?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This scheme reflects a <strong>major policy shift<\/strong> to boost <strong>private-sector innovation<\/strong>, critical for questions under <strong>science &amp; tech, economy, schemes and policy governance<\/strong>, especially in UPSC, State PCS, SSC, Railways, Defence, and Banking exams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\"><\/span>Some Important Current Affairs Links<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/category\/national\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">State 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