Infosys founder Narayana Murthy calls for more supportive research ecosystem

Mumbai, Nov 13 (IANS) Infosys founder NR Narayana Murthy on Thursday said India should treat research as a national necessity rather than a luxury, calling for a stronger, more supportive ecosystem for scientists, scholars and innovators.

At an Infosys Science Foundation event announcing the 'Infosys Prize 2025' laureates, Murthy said that research represents the highest ideals of human inquiry because it demands curiosity, imagination, courage, discipline, and resilience.

Citing the example of the United States, he reminded the audience that nations that invest deeply in basic research eventually lead in scientific progress, economic strength, and societal well-being.

He also quoted former Prime Minister late Jawaharlal Nehru that science alone can address poverty, hunger, superstition and stagnation.

He called on the country to build an aspirational, meritocratic and intellectually vibrant ecosystem in which young researchers can thrive without constraints of hierarchy or limited opportunity.