The 'Scheme for Trans-disciplinary Research for India's Developing Economy' (STRIDE) was initiated by

ACSIR

BDST

CICSSR

DUGC ✓ Correct

Correct answer: (D) UGC

Explanation

The Scheme for Trans-disciplinary Research for India's Developing Economy was launched by the University Grants Commission.

The CSIR runs science laboratories and its own research schemes, not STRIDE.

The Department of Science and Technology funds separate research programmes.

The ICSSR supports social science research but did not initiate STRIDE.

STRIDE promotes trans-disciplinary and socially relevant research in higher education.

It funds capacity building and collaborative projects across universities.

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