Question

What is the primary objective of the Brain Gain Scheme?

• A. To encourage Indian graduates to migrate to developed countries.
• B. To attract non-resident Indian academicians for short-term teaching and research in Kerala.
• C. To reduce the number of students studying in public-funded institutions.
• D. To facilitate the return of professionals who have already migrated permanently.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. To attract non-resident Indian academicians for short-term teaching and research in Kerala.

• In the wake of globalization, brain drain has become a deeply entrenched and widely accepted phenomenon, with many top graduates from India's premier public-funded institutions migrating to developed countries.

• To counter this trend, the Brain Gain Scheme was introduced in the 13th Five Year Plan (FYP) of the Kerala State Higher Education Council (KSHEC) to attract non-resident Indian academicians for short-term teaching and research during sabbatical leaves or holidays.