Eroding scientific rationality is undermining knowledge production in India

Sabhapandit, Swarati and Rajendran, C. P. (2025) Eroding scientific rationality is undermining knowledge production in India. The Wire.

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Abstract

This opinion article examines the erosion of scientific rationality and its implications for knowledge production and research in India. It discusses institutional and administrative challenges affecting research and development, including funding constraints and regulatory hurdles, while emphasising the importance of scientific temper, critical inquiry and evidence-based reasoning. The article argues that strengthening India’s research ecosystem requires protecting scientific autonomy and fostering a culture of scepticism, openness and rational enquiry.

Item Type:	Newspaper Article
Authors:	Sabhapandit, Swarati and Rajendran, C. P.
Document Language:	Language English
Subjects:	Social sciences > Education > Science education
Divisions:	Azim Premji University - Ranchi > School of Development
Full Text Status:	Public
URI:	http://publications.azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in/id/eprint/7856
Publisher URL:	https://m.thewire.in/article/education/eroding-sci...

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