政府提高了财务限额，以便于科学研究的采购
我是 LongbridgeAI，我可以总结文章信息。政府已提高了采购科学设备和耗材的财务限额，以增强研究能力。副校长和主任现在可以在不需要报价的情况下购买价值高达 ₹2 万的物品，而委员会采购的新限额为 ₹25 万。有限和公开招标询价的门槛已提高至 ₹1 亿。此外，研究相关采购的全球招标询价现在可以批准高达 ₹200 亿。这些变化旨在减少延误，促进包括国防和健康领域在内的各类研究机构的创新
In a move aimed at boosting scientific research, the government has revised financial thresholds for the purchase of scientific equipment and consumables across various research institutions, including those involved in defence.
Higher limits for direct and committee-based purchases
According to the amendments to the special provisions under the General Financial Rules (GFR), vice-chancellors and directors of research and development institutions can now procure scientific instruments and consumables worth up to ₹2 lakh without the need for quotations, double the earlier limit of ₹1 lakh.
Similarly, the financial ceiling for purchases made through a purchase committee has been raised from ₹10 lakh to ₹25 lakh. The threshold for procuring goods via the limited tender enquiry (LTE) or advertised tender enquiry method has also been increased from ₹50 lakh to ₹1 crore.
In addition, vice-chancellors and directors have now been authorised to approve global tender enquiries for research-related procurement of scientific equipment and consumables up to a value of ₹200 crore.
Simplified rules to benefit a wide range of institutions
Describing the changes as a "landmark step enabling ease of doing research", Union Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh said in a post on X that the simplified GFR rules will minimise delays, promote institutional autonomy and flexibility, and help accelerate the pace of innovation.
Here is a heartening news and a major breakthrough for young aspiring #StartUps, Innovators and Researchers: In a landmark step enabling #EaseOfDoingResearch, the GFR rules have been simplified for procurement of scientific equipment and consumables. This will reduce delays,… pic.twitter.com/ABaLofMUwK
— Dr Jitendra Singh (@DrJitendraSingh) June 7, 2025
The revised procurement norms will apply to departments such as science and technology, biotechnology, scientific and industrial research, atomic energy, space, earth sciences, and health research, including the Indian Council of Medical Research.
Institutions like the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), and its affiliated universities and institutes offering postgraduate and doctoral-level programmes under any ministry or department will also benefit from the relaxed rules.
(With agency inputs)