Research and Development in Indian Industry

by G. C. Beri

Overview

The book is on a subject of growing importance. It is based on a research project financed by the University Grants Commission. At the outset, it deals with some conceptual aspects and the process of technological change, emphasizing that technological advancement is one of the major factors of economic growth. At the micro level, it describes R&D activity in selected industrial enterprises and points out as to how it can be strengthened. The study also covers institutional collaborations in under-taking R&D activity, pointing out that there is hardly any linkage between educational institutions and industry. This is followed by a discussion on the government policy relating to R&D. It raises broader issues regarding the technology policy of the government. Emphasizing the importance of R&D statistics, the study undertakes a critical appraisal of official R&D statistics and points out their limitations. It also makes a number of suggestions for improving and enlarging the scope of such statistics. At the end, it brings out the major conclusions emerging from this study. In the context of changing business environment in India as a consequence of shift in the government's industrial policy, the findings of this study assume considerable importance.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789354391965
Publisher:	Arts & Science Academic Publishing
Publication date:	06/30/1993
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	126
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

DR. G.C. BERI (b. 1932) obtained his B.Com. and M.Com. degrees, both First Class, from the Agra University in 1951 and 1953 respectively. Subsequently, he studied at the London School of Economics&Political Science and wrote the thesis on "Measurements of Production and Productivity in Indian Industry with Special Reference to Some Methodological Aspects". For this thesis, submitted to the University of London, Dr. Beri was awarded the degree of Ph.D. and also the Bowley Prize of the London School of Economics. In 1974-75, Dr. Beri was awarded a Senior Visiting Fellowship tenable at the Queen Elizabeth House, Oxford, for one academic year. Dr. Beri was a member on the panel of Commerce of the University Grants Commission for a period of two years. He has worked in several organisations, including the National Council of Applied Economic Research, New Delhi. Prior to his retirement in June 1992, he was Professor, Head and Dean, Faculty of Management Studies, M.S. University of Baroda. Dr. Beri has a number of published papers to his credit. He has been listed in some international WHO's WHO and Directories published both from the U.SA. and the U.K.