‘Avishkara’- Student Innovation Program launched

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ENARADA, Bangalore, September 16, 2014

Intel India in association with the Department of Public Instruction, Govt. of Karnataka,  today launched “Avishkara – Karnataka Student Innovation Program” at the Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum, Bangalore.

Aimed at fostering the next generation of innovators by accelerating science & innovation in Karnataka, the Program will promote ‘STEM’ (Science Technology Engineering and Math) initiatives in the State, and drive greater collaboration to promote research and innovation.

Mr. S R Patil, Minister for IT, BT and ST, Government of Karnataka inaugurated the ‘Galileo Corner’, a hub to provide hands-on experience and inculcate a Do It Yourself (DIY) culture amongst students while popularising design and innovation at the Museum.   He also flagged off of the iMobile Program, to provide science, innovation and digital literacy skills to the rural community at their doorstep.

IT minister with students at  launch of Avishkara in Bangalore-
Minister for IT, BT, Science and Technology, Planning and Statistics Shri S R Patil flagged off Avishkara, a student innovation program of Karnataka in Bangalore today.
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Mr Patil said, “Education is the key to the country’s economic future. We need to encourage students to pursue education that focuses on exploration, discovery & innovation.  We need talent to compete globally, and we will need even more in the future. It is not a matter of choice- For India to remain the global innovation leader; we must make the most of all of the potential talent this country has to offer.”

Several students from Karnataka, who were IRIS National Fair Winners and have represented India at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, the world’s largest international pre-college science competition, were also felicitated at the event.

On the occasion, Mr. Jitendra Chaddah, Director, Strategic Relations and Operations, Intel India said, “Intel believes that young minds are the key to taking on big ideas, and a strong STEM foundation is crucial for their success. We are happy to work with the Government of Karnataka on a wide array of STEM-centred initiatives and resources, designed to inspire innovative spirit among students and result in better learning and great discovery.”

“It gives me great pleasure to see students from our state stand up to the International Competition and winning laurels for our country.  I am sure such initiatives will go a long way and build a smart track of young talent in India,” said Mr. Mohammed Mohsin, IAS, Commissioner for Public Instruction, Department of Public Instruction, Govt. of Karnataka,

“If we allow our imaginations to fly and soar high, creativity develops. All of us are creative by nature; as man has always been an explorer. But children are more creative because most of the things they do or see are happening for the first time in their life. It is at this juncture that they should be caught and trained. Science museums are the best place to start with, where creativity and innovative thoughts can move without hindrance by way of exhibits and activities to develop such attitude in them,” said Mr K G Kumar, Director, Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum, Bangalore.

 

 

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