‘‘Fundamental research must remain in universities, institutes should focus on development’’
Prof Dr G Padmanaban, director, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, graduated from Presidency College, Madras and did masters from IARI. A doctorate from IISc, Bangalore, he was also selected by the UGC/British Council for a Fellowship at St Mary’s Hospital Medical School, London. In an exclusive interview with R BabyManoj, he shares his vision for science in India in the light of the role being played by Indian Institute of Science, (IISc) his parent institution and others. Excerpts: