  Molecular clouds are prime locations to study the process of star formation.
These clouds contain filamentary structures and cores, which are crucial sites
for the formation of young stars. The star-formation process has been
investigated using various techniques, including polarimetry for tracing
magnetic fields. In this small review-cum-short report, we put together the
efforts (mainly from the Indian community) to understand the roles of
turbulence and magnetic fields in star formation. These are two components of
the ISM competing against gravity, which is primarily responsible for the
collapse of gas to form stars. We also include attempts made using simulations
of molecular clouds to study this competition. Studies on feedback and magnetic
fields are combined and listed to understand the importance of the interaction
between two energies in setting the current observed star formation efficiency.
We have listed available and upcoming facilities with the polarization
capabilities needed to trace magnetic fields. We have also stated the
importance of ongoing and desired collaborations between Indian communities and
facilities abroad to shed more light on the roles of turbulence and magnetic
fields in the process of star formation.
