Question

Consider the following statements about Visiting Advanced Joint Research (VAJRA) Faculty scheme:
1. It is a scheme of the Ministry of Human Resource Development.
2. It enables NRIs and overseas scientific community to participate and contribute to research and development in India.
3. Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) to implement the scheme.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• A. 1 and 2
• B. 2 and 3
• C. 1 only
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is B 2 and 3

Visiting Advanced Joint Research (VAJRA) Faculty scheme by Ministry of Science and Technology which enables NRIs and overseas scientific community to participate and contribute to research and development in India. The Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), a Statutory body of the Department will implement the Scheme. VAJRA faculty will undertake research in S&T priority areas of nation and will engage in collaborative research in public funded institutions.