The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 envisages the promotion of quality research within the Higher Education system. Research and innovation are important aspects to enhance quality education by the Higher Education Institutions. Societal challenges of our country can only be addressed by having a strong and vibrant higher education ecosystem with an emphasis on research, innovation and technology development. The integration of Research, Innovation and Technology Development is the foundation of Atma-Nirbhar Bharat (Self-reliant India). The establishment of the Research and Development Cell (RDC) in Vidyasagar College, Indore will enable attainment of the targets of Atma-Nirbhar Bharat and is expected to play a pivotal role in catalyzing the multidisciplinary / trans-disciplinary and translational research culture mandated in NEP 2020.
To create an organizational structure and formulate a Research Policy for Vidyasagar College, Indore, identify thrust areas of research, and form related cluster groups / frontline teams / consortia of researchers.
To create enabling provisions in Research Policies for recruitment of research personnel, procurement of equipment and financial management, with adequate autonomy to the Principal Investigator(s), and to disseminate research outcomes to stakeholders and the public at large.
To establish a special purpose vehicle to promote researchers and innovators, and identify potential collaborators from industry, research organizations, academic institutions and other stakeholders for cooperation and synergistic partnerships.
To act as a liaison between researchers and relevant research funding agencies, extend guidance in preparation and submission of project proposals, and, after sanction of the grants, oversee adherence to timelines.
To have better coordination among other cells / centers dealing with University-Industry Inter-Linkage, Incubation, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development, and Intellectual Property Rights (IPR).
To develop an Institutional Research Information System for sharing the status of ongoing / completed research projects / programmes, expertise and resources, etc., making effective use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for preparing the database of in-house experts to provide industrial consultancy and services.
To engage and utilize the services of superannuated active faculty / scientists in research capacity building of talented young minds, and promote mobility of researchers across institutions and R&D labs.
To serve as nodal center for ideation and conceptualization of research topics / themes by organizing workshops and training programs, and ensuring the integrity and ethical practices in research activities, including clearance of the bioethical committee wherever required.
Vidyasagar College, Indore provides a platform to conduct high-quality research. The quality of research is ensured through publications in Scopus / Web of Science / UGC CARE listed journals and book chapters with renowned publishers like Taylor & Francis, Wiley, Springer, etc.
Scopus, Web of Science and UGC CARE listed journals
Renowned publishers like Taylor & Francis, Wiley and Springer
One patent awarded till date, five filed
Cabins, cubicles and central library facilities
The institute has started getting patents for its research outcomes. The facilities provided to the research students create a strong research environment. To promote the excellence of students, the College conducts various programmes regularly, and students are directed to present their research outputs in conferences and seminars.
Research Council is the monitoring body of all research and development activities of the College.