Cabinet approves ₹2,277.397 crore DSIR/CSIR Capacity Building and HRD scheme
The Union Cabinet approved on 24 September 2025 the DSIR/CSIR scheme 'Capacity Building and Human Resource Development' with an outlay of ₹2,277.397 crore for 2021-22 to 2025-26.
Summary
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved on 24 September 2025 the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research / Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR/CSIR) scheme 'Capacity Building and Human Resource Development'. The scheme has an outlay of ₹2,277.397 crore for the Fifteenth Finance Commission cycle, 2021-22 to 2025-26. Implemented by CSIR, it covers R&D institutions, national laboratories, Institutes of National Importance, Institutes of Eminence and universities, and supports young researchers in Science, Technology, Engineering, Medical and Mathematical Sciences (STEMM).
Key facts
- Approved
- 24 Sep 2025, Union Cabinet
- Scheme
- Capacity Building and Human Resource Development (DSIR/CSIR)
- Outlay
- ₹2,277.397 crore
- Period
- 2021-22 to 2025-26 (XV FC cycle)
- Implemented by
- CSIR
- Focus
- Young researchers in STEMM
Practice MCQs 1 questions
Which body implements the 'Capacity Building and Human Resource Development' scheme approved by the Cabinet on 24 September 2025?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
The DSIR/CSIR scheme, with an outlay of ₹2,277.397 crore, is implemented by CSIR.