Lucknow, October 14, 2025 – The India Research Tour 2025, an initiative by Springer Nature in partnership with the Ministry of Education and the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), made its stop in Lucknow on Monday after a successful launch in Delhi. The tour aims to strengthen research and innovation across India, with a special focus on Uttar Pradesh.

🔬 Strengthening Research in Uttar Pradesh

The tour engaged with faculty, students, and researchers at IIM Lucknow and Integral University. Discussions focused on strategies to enhance research capabilities, foster innovation, and encourage collaboration across academic institutions in the state.

🗺️ About the India Research Tour 2025

Running from October 6 to November 13, 2025, the tour will visit 29 institutions across 15 cities in seven states. Its key objectives include:

  • 📖 Promoting Open Access and Open Science

  • ✅ Strengthening research integrity

  • 💻 Encouraging adoption of e-books

  • 🌍 Advancing diversity and inclusion in academia

💬 Remarks from Springer Nature India

Venkatesh Sarvasiddhi, Managing Director of Springer Nature India Private Limited, said:
“Uttar Pradesh has long been a cradle of intellectual thought and innovation. Through the India Research Tour 2025, we hope to deepen engagement with its vibrant academic ecosystem—enabling greater access to knowledge and building capacity for Open Science. As India aspires to be a global knowledge leader by 2047, collaborations like these will be key to that journey.”

🏫 Focus Areas at IIM Lucknow and Integral University

During the visit, sessions covered several important topics:

  • 📚 ‘One Nation, One Subscription’ policy

  • ⚖️ Research ethics

  • 🤖 The role of artificial intelligence in publishing

👩‍🔬 Recognizing Women Researchers

As part of Springer Nature’s Her Res initiative, ten women researchers from both institutions were recognized for their outstanding contributions to academia, highlighting the importance of gender diversity in research.

🎯 Conclusion

The India Research Tour 2025 continues to pave the way for a more inclusive, innovative, and accessible research ecosystem in India. By engaging with institutions and researchers across the country, it aims to empower the next generation of scholars and strengthen India’s path to becoming a global knowledge leader by 2047.