Modelling of Technical Efficiency of Indian Scientific Laboratories
using Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA)
Abstract
Performance Measurement (PM) is a thoughtful demand of every sector for
a sustainable growth. There are intangible factors known as economic
growth drivers, where Research and Development (R&D), is a vital
indicator. As per Global Innovation Index–2020, India ranks 48th among
the 131 economies for its education, software exports, R&D and market
value. Every year, a massive amount is invested in research labs but the
output generated is much lower as compared to world average. Measurement
of Scientific Productivity (SP) is a genesis of this though. Earlier,
Publications and Patents were considered as means to identify growth but
there exists a need holistic measurement of innovative potential. In
this study, Technical Efficiency (TEs) of Indian Scientific Laboratories
(CSIR) was measured using Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) with few more
parameters – Scientific Performance Indicators (SPIs). This study
concluded with demarcation of efficient and lesser efficient
laboratories during a specific period. This study would contribute
towards an introspection by policy makers and government to re-evaluate
the organizational outputs as per their mandates. Such studies are
envisaged to assess the strength and weakness and furthermore, plan to
contribute efficiently to increase in productivity of organization and
national economy as well.