Which among the following institutions was proposed to fund, coordinate and promote research in the country?

Options

A. Research and Development Centre
B. India Research Centre
C. National Research Foundation
D. All India Research Institution

Answer

C

Explanation

The government has plans to set up a National Research Foundation (NRF) with an aim to catalyse and energise research and innovation across all academic disciplines, particularly at the university and college levels, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said during her maiden Budget speech on Friday.