Infosys Founder NR Narayana Murthy Emphasizes Importance of Research for India's Progress

Infosys founder NR Narayana Murthy emphasizes the importance of deepening India's focus on research to drive long-term progress. He describes research as a "humanity's noblest collective enterprise" that demands courage, persistence, and imagination. Murthy notes that nations which invested in research achieved sustained prosperity, citing global leaders such as Franklin D Roosevelt and Jawaharlal Nehru. He urges India to create a meritocratic and supportive ecosystem for young scientists, engineers, and researchers.