In the financial year 2021, the central government accounted for almost 44 percent of national research and development (R and D) expenditure. The private sector industry accounted for around 36 percent of the R and D expenditure in the country.
Share of Research and Development (R&D) expenditure in India in the financial year 2021, by sector
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