It’s not just about salary. It’s about infrastructure, funding, and real research freedom. The new PMRC scheme is tackling all three; offering ₹3-5cr grants, multi-year stays, and matching scientists with the right labs. No more token visits. This is serious investment in talent. And here’s the surprising part: it’s not anti-global. Niti Aayog is pushing GCCs AND start-ups to grow side by side. Why? Because India’s playing a long game; building domestic R&D muscle (thanks to the ₹1L Cr RDI Fund for Indian firms), while still attracting global giants. The message? We’re not copying China’s closed model. We’re building a global hub where talent chooses to come *and* stay; because the research environment here is finally world-class. From IITs to IISc, the science ecosystem is heating up. And for diaspora scientists? Coming home might just be the smartest career move they’ve ever made.