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.