As much as the article sounds good, there is more to achieve. We must come out of this habit of relying on numbers. We must think, how well our higher education system stands up in quality compared to those abroad. In India, the best institute may pay a stipend of only Rs. 12,000 (a month) for a PhD scholar. Any average MNC will pay a bright MS student with Rs. 40,000 a month. Is PhD in India a resort for dull heads? If its the passion that drives the researchers, then obviously, the passionate will look for excellent infrastructure and opportunity. Our best institutes in India have a long way to go to attract the best minds. It was good to hear that government has allocated Rs. 100 crores to IISc. Infy, HP Labs are encouraging with generous fellowships. We want more such commitments. Rich Indians, help India improve. Help the motivated to learn.
Regards, Venkatesh (MS from Carnegie Mellon, and looking for a good opportunity for research in India. Yet to find one!).
