The significance of research in post-graduate education and ways to facilitate

The concept of research for the postgraduates, its scope and the debating points in the Indian context are described and discussed in this article. The scope of research as part of postgraduate activity is discussed along with the importance of methodology, followed by the barriers faced in doing good research. After this introductory part, the points for debate are identified and listed as initiation points for discussion. The alternate viewpoints are also described for each discussion point. The suggestions put forth are listed as points for initiating further discussion and debate.