India's Universities Face Challenges in Building Sustainable Research Endowments

India's higher education system is recognized for producing skilled graduates but faces challenges in fostering research due to limited access to stable, long-term funding. The current structure restricts universities from building strong research endowments that support sustained academic excellence and innovation. While India has philanthropic potential and wealthy alumni, a system to grow and manage endowments effectively is lacking. Strengthening such funding mechanisms could enhance institutional autonomy and enable risk-taking in research.