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New Delhi, Updated on Sep 26, 2022 17:30 IST

IIT Hyderabad Director said that IITs have been working relentlessly for the past decades towards enriching the research and development pool of the country.

The Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are trying to break the image of just being teaching institutions, a lot of high-quality research and development work is being carried out them, said Dr Pawan Goenka, Chairman, BoG IIT Madras. He added that currently India spends around one percent of GDP on R&D, which needs to increase to four percent, and industry has to play major role in it.  

Dr Goenka’s sentiments were echoed by the directors of IIT Delhi and IIT Bombay, while announcing a mega Research & Development Fair to be held from October 14-15, 2022 at the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi premises. The objective is to promote innovations in line with the Make in India, and Digital India initiatives, and seek solutions for better reach and scalability of innovations that benefit the masses across regions.

During the fair, a total of 75 projects by the 23 IITs have been selected to mark the 75th year of India’s Independence. This is for the first time, all the 23 IITs of the country will come together for a Research & Development Fair.

The R&D Fair is being organized in commemoration of the 75th year of India’s Independence in line with the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav initiative. It will showcase projects on diverse areas covering climate change, sustainability, smart city architecture, rural agriculture, affordable healthcare, drone technology, and so on.

Dr Goenka said: “As India is taking strides to scale new heights in research & innovations, the IITs are at the forefront supporting the nation in attaining self-reliance across sectors. IInvenTiv aims to bring focus to key innovations from all the 23 IITs so that awareness regarding R&D at the IITs increases. This would help develop more affordable technologies for the benefit of all. We are expecting active participation from industry, academic and R&D institutions, as well as government, to seek more collaborative and multidisciplinary avenues for furthering the vision of ''Make in India" and Atmanirbhar Bharat.”

Dr BVR Mohan Reddy, Chairman, BoG IIT Hyderabad and IIT Roorkee said, ‘’The IITs have been consistently contributing towards nation-building. In today’s time, when multi-disciplinary research leading to cutting-edge innovations is taking centre stage, it is important that the research and development done at the IITs is exhibited and presented to the industry and policymakers for meaningful outcomes that benefit society. With this Fair, we bring the key stakeholders from industry, government institutions, and academia closer to collaborate on building an Atma Nirbhar Bharat. The Fair provides an opportunity to learn, exchange ideas and innovate for accelerating the country's progress in the ‘Amrit Kaal.”

Prof. B. S. Murty, Director, IIT Hyderabad, said, “IITs have been working relentlessly for the past decades towards enriching the research and development pool of the country. Right from making breakthrough discoveries to developing grassroots innovations, IITs have stood the test of time in supporting the nation for holistic growth. This R&D Fair is envisioned to enhance the public perception of the IIT ecosystem and to look for potential collaborative avenues among key stakeholders.”

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