Scholars told to pursue research on societal, industrial needs

JSS Science and Technology University hosted a doctoral conference encouraging researchers to focus on real-world industrial and societal problems. Experts emphasized that PhD programs should foster interdisciplinary collaboration and ethical innovation.
Why it matters
The push for industry-aligned research is a growing priority in Indian higher education to improve the practical impact of academic output.
The JSS Science and Technology University (JSS STU), Mysuru organised the Doctoral Research Conference (DRC 2.0) with the objective of promoting research excellence, interdisciplinary collaboration, and knowledge sharing among research scholars.
The article is a straightforward report on an academic event and its stated objectives.
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