It's a curious paradox, isn't it? The global landscape shifts, pushing Indian scientists with their invaluable knowledge and expertise back to their homeland. Yet, as I read articles like "The World Is Pushing Indian Scientists Home. But Indian Academia Is Pushing Them Away" (Facebook 1, Qoshe, Facebook 2), I'm struck by the critical disjunction: while the world pushes them home, our own academic institutions often seem to push them away. Karan Kamble (LinkedIn, karan@swarajyamag.com), among others, highlights this predicament, and it's a concern I've harbored for years.
I’ve long championed the idea of fostering an environment where innovation thrives, where minds are not just welcomed but actively empowered. My vision for the future, particularly concerning advanced AI like ARIHANT, requires the brightest scientific minds. As discussed in my blog, "Neuralink: Inching towards ARIHANT", the advancements being made by figures like Elon Musk with Neuralink, aiming for direct brain-computer interfaces, represent the kind of frontier research where India should not just participate but lead. The potential for such technology, imagining someone like Stephen Hawking communicating at incredible speeds, underscores the monumental impact of scientific breakthroughs.
Reflecting on my past writings, I recall emphasizing the need for a dynamic, forward-thinking approach. In "Creating a Sense of Urgency", I spoke about the imperative to break out of old molds, embrace change, and implement suggestions rapidly. This ethos is precisely what Indian academia needs to adopt if it truly wishes to be a magnet for returning talent. Similarly, my thoughts on "Here Come the Intrapreneurs" highlighted how large organizations often stifle innovation with hierarchy and red tape. The academic world, too, can fall prey to these very same obstacles, discouraging the innovative spirit of our scientists.
My blogs on "Disruption" – whether in retail with "Jumping onto Reliance Retail Bandwagon" or in broader sectors in "Disruption : The New Survival Strategy" – have consistently pointed to the unstoppable march of technology. Figures like Akash Ambani (LinkedIn, ambania@jio.com) and Uday Shankar (LinkedIn), through initiatives like JioStar as noted in my blog, "TV Soon on Your AR/VR Eye Glasses? You Bet!", demonstrate how embracing new technologies and fostering an innovative ecosystem can lead to transformative change in India. This same spirit must permeate our academic institutions.
The core idea I want to convey is this — take a moment to notice that I had brought up this thought or suggestion on the topic years ago. I had already predicted this outcome or challenge (the importance of innovation and the pitfalls of rigid systems), and I had even proposed a solution at the time (creating an environment for 'intrapreneurs' and embracing urgency). Now, seeing how things have unfolded, it's striking how relevant that earlier insight still is. Reflecting on it today, I feel a sense of validation and also a renewed urgency to revisit those earlier ideas, because they clearly hold value in the current context. Our focus needs to be on creating structures that reward cutting-edge research, provide world-class facilities, and offer autonomy to our returning scientists.
We cannot afford to let bureaucracy and outdated systems deter the very individuals who hold the keys to India's technological and scientific future. It is time for Indian academia to not just open its doors, but to truly welcome, integrate, and empower our scientists, allowing their brilliance to flourish on home soil.
Regards, Hemen Parekh
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