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tatnselor oud result n iudigenisation • I lacilitates collaborrations among
academia, and government
departments
teile and l hnolog) and nnake Inda sell
2. Skilllndia Programme induntry
Counil of Scientihc and Industrial
1.10.2 Challenges to Brain Gain (CSIR) National Physical
Ihere in lmited nstitutonal caaity to absorb all
NPL) has playeda role as the
Standard Time (IST), generated
Laboratory Reear
custodian of (Csi
nterest Indan ongn sientists living abroad, J time in standardising using an Indian,
O he 37R ietists who got these scholarships airborne particles for measurements of gasatomi
hetween 2014 and 2016, only 125 were absorbed monitoring
into theırhost nstitutions.(
1 Fundıng is another majoT obstacle for developing
pollution. \
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and
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tavourable environment tor quality research.( 3. One Week -
"Skill India
(Indıa invests less than 1% of its GDP in scientific One Lab Campaign
research It aims to create awareness
about technologies and
Miro-management of researchers and, red services offered by CSIR-NPL.
tapeism has plagued some of the top institutions it provides solutions to societal
of the country. TIt develops scientific temperamęnt problems.!
AlA disconnect between labs and academia: There students through interactions among
is limited coordination between colleges and schools in Delhi-NCR have beenwith schools 180
research facilities./Apart from PhD students, exposed to NPL
labs for different activities, and more
be included in future interactions. schools wil
hardly anyone is seen in labs conducting research.
The research in India occurs in silos, there is lack 4. Science and Heritage Research Initiative (SHR)
of integrated [Link] culture of industry It explores the soundproofing
academnic collaboration inIndia has not developed at traditional Pattamadai qualitjes of
mats made up from korai
par with other developed countries. grass and cotton threads and investigates thetr
Government has not yet come up with potential use in noise reduction in classrooms and
uniform and integrated policy for research and recording studios. \
development, which could aggregate the efforts of fit aims to increase demand for this traditional art
various institutes. from Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu.
India has maintained its overall International
5. National Deep Tech
Intellectual Property (IIP), and the country In July 2023, a draft ofStartup Policy(NDTSP)
the National Deep Tech Startup
still ranks at 42" out of 55 countries on the
International ntellectual Property Index 2024 Policy (NDTSP) was released for public commgnt.
aiming to foster innovation, economic growth, and
with a score of 38.64%, unchanged since 2022.
societal development while laying the foundation for
1.11 Recent Schemes and Programmes in India's emerging Deep Tech Startup ecosystem.
News What is Deep Tech?
Deep tech refers to those startups whose businein
4Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) model is based on high-teech
innovation
scientific advances
It was established with the Anusandhan National engineering, or significant
tha
Research Foundation (ANRF) Ačt, 2023.(ANRF and have developed intellectual property
be
realised >
acts as an apex body tọ provide high-level strategic promises a huge impact but is yet to intelligence
direction of scientific research in the country as per TThese are mainly based on artificial technologie
therecommendations of the National Education machine learning, or new or emergingand VR
Policy (NEP), 2020. ( like blockchain, compputer imaging,
CHAPTER1I Development of Science and Technology inthe Past, Present and Future 15
Examples: Alused to predict natural disasters(
NDTSP
STUDENTENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAMME
Key Pillars of
Ensuring the Security of India's Economic FutureAtal Innovatlon Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog, in
Facilitating a Seamless Transition to a Knowledge ottaboration with Dell Technologies, has launched
Student Entrepreneurship Programms 2.0 (SEP,2.) for
Driven Economy young Innovators of Atal Tinkering Labs (ATLs)
Bolstering National Capability and Sovereignty About SEP 2.0 and its slgnificance:
through the Atma Nirbhar Bharat Imperative I will allowstudent innovators to work ciosely with
Dell volunteers
Promoting Ethical Innovation
They wil receive mentor support; prototyping and
Keu Foundational Elements of the Policy testing support; intellectual property registration
and patenting of ideas, processes, and products,
Funding and Innovation manufacturing support, as well as the launch support
Talent Development of the product in the market.
Açcess to Advanced Infrastructure and Technology About Student Entrepreneurship Programme:
Public Procurement and Market Opportunities SEP 1.0 began in January 2019.
Intellectual Property (IP) Protection
1.12 Atal lnnovation Mission (AlM) Startup businesses and other self-employment
Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) including Self activities, particularly in technology driven areas.
Employment and Talent Utilization (SETU) is
Government of India's endeavour to promote a
1.12.2 Impact of Atal Innovation Mission
culture of innovation_and entrepreneurship Its
objective is toserve as a platform for promotion of The Mission has undertaken many bold and
world-class Innovation Hubs, Grand Challenges, forward-looking initiatives such as Atal Tinkering
Startup businesses and other self-employment Labs (ATL) and Atal Incybation Centres (AIC),
activities, particularly in technology-driven areas, which have received great traction.
AIM is mandated to create an umbrella structure Many ministries/departments of Government of
to oversee innovation ecosystem of the country India have initiated innovation related actiyities
and revolutionise the innovation ecosystem with the help and technical support of AIM.
touching upon the entire innovation life cycle Under the ATL programme, more than 10,000
through various programmes. schools were established till 2020.
More than 100 Atal Incubation Centres (AICs)
are likely to be established around the country,
112.1 Core Functions of AIM
supporting at least 50-60 startups each, over the
The Atal Innovation Mission shall have two core first five years.
functigns: More than 100 innovators/startups are expected
A|Entrepreneurship promotion through Self to receive some support for productising their
Employment and Talent Utilisation, wherein innovations.
innovators would be supported and mentored to Each incubator is expected to foster 50-60
become successful entrepreneurs. technology-driven innovative startups every four
Innovation Promotion to provide a platform years. 1
where innovative ideas are generated.J
1Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) including Self 112.3 Atal Tinkering Laboratories (ATLs)
Employment and Talent Utilization (SETU) is
Government of India's endeavour to promote a (With a vision to 'Cultivate one million children
culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. in India as Neoteric Innovators', Atal Innovation
AUsobjective is to serve as a platform for promotion Mission is establishing 'Atal Tinkering Laboratories'
of world-classInnovation Hubs, Grand Challenges, (ATLS) in schools across India