Greater synergy needed between Industry, Academia & Policymakers for solving country’ problem: Pradhan
An MoU was signed between IIT Guwahati and Government of Assam to set up a Research Institute and Post Graduate Medical College Offering Advanced Medical Degrees.
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has called for greater synergy between Industry, Academia and Policymakers for solving problem of the country.
Education Minister inaugurated ‘North East Research Conclave 2022’ at Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati organized by the Science, Technology, and Climate Change Department and the Department of Education, Government of Assam at the IIT Guwahati campus.
The Conclave is hosting around 5,000 eminent personalities from the North-East as well as other parts of India. The participants hail from various sectors such as Industry, Academia, Start-Ups, Research Councils, PSUs, laboratories and Technical Institutes including Schools and colleges.
Dharmendra Pradhan delivering the inaugural address said, “ There is a need for greater synergy among Industry, Academia and Policymakers for solving the problem of the country and meeting the needs of the poorest of the poor. The NERC gives a platform for all strata of stakeholders to come together and collaborate. This conclave will help create a strong ecosystem of research and innovation and take it to a scalable stage.”
The inauguration of the conclave was followed by the signing of a MoU between IIT Guwahati and the Government of Assam to establish 'The Assam Advanced Health Innovation Institute (AAHII).
This will be a unique partnership between the Government of Assam and IIT Guwahati to set up a Research Institution to leverage advanced technologies to transform medical science. The joint venture company will invite participation from intending parties including corporates/ business houses/research institutions and philanthropic organisations.
The scope of this collaboration involves establishing a Research Institute and Post Graduate Medical College Offering Advanced Medical Degrees - DNB, MD, PhD, MS and MD-PhD, 350-bedded 'Connected' Multi-Specialty Hospital spread over 50000 sq. meter in existing IIT, Guwahati campus with an Outlay of Rs. 546 Crores.
Himanta Biswa Sarma, Chief Minister of Assam, said, “Research and Development are crucial for a fast-developing nation like India. It is an investment for boosting our capability to make life easier comfortable and advanced. I am hopeful that this conclave will give a unique opportunity for meeting minds and doing something great for the country.”
Addressing the inaugural ceremony of the conclave Prof. T G. Sitharam Director, IIT Guwahati, said, “The conclave is organized by IIT Guwahati under the advice of the Hon’ble Education Minister to ensure the successful implementation of National Education Policy 2020 and the promotion of research and development, innovation and startup culture. This will help in creating a strong research ecosystem, not just in this region, but also will help in networking with Industries startups, and entrepreneurs from across the country.”
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