Enhancing Ethical Sensitivity in Indian Science

The recent Guest Editorial in Current Science titled 'Ethics and Indian science' has opened up a complex moral aspect daunting the scientific community. It highlights the lack of ethical guidelines in universities and science institutions, which is a serious concern. Half a century ago, scientists did not come across such grave concerns in science. But in recent decades, cases involving scientific misconduct have increased. Scientists receive more research grants now compared to a few decades ago, because Government agencies and business corporations expect rapid inventions in the essential health, food and energy sectors to meet the increasing developmental needs.