
Towards this, the DRDO has proposed an entry-level scale of Rs 48,000-120,000 per month — almost six times the current level of Rs 8000-13000, going upto Rs 500,000 (fixed) per month at the highest level, advisor to the Defence Minister.
Besides this, other demands include sabbatical, intellectual capital pay, loyalty bonus and 40% share of royalty/fees earned due to commercialization of inventions and rewards.
Reasons for leaving
Better career opportunities 33.4%
DRDO just a stepping stone 20.13%
Lack of professional challenge 18.28%
Locational disadvantage 14.56%
Furtherance of qualification enhancement 8.4%
Poor authorship publication/ patents record 5.13%