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15 Oct

Vaibhav Global Limited, successful conclusion of 1st ‘Hackademic’ event: An innovation initiative by VGL for engineering students

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Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India]: Vaibhav Global Limited, in collaboration with Manipal University (Jaipur), Atal Incubation Centre (AIC), and Niti Aayog, conducted an innovation series- ‘Hackademic’- a platform for talented engineering students across India to showcase their innovative product ideas. The event started in May 2022 and proceeded through different qualifying stages. The response was commendable and encouraging. This initiative has provided students with an opportunity to experience a complete product development lifecycle from ideation to commercialization. This is our first step towards building an ‘industry-academic collaboration’ and encouraging young innovators across the country. We received 155 entries from 48 universities all…

Elaborate mechanism to ensure Corona vaccine programme succeeds

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New Delhi (India Science Wire): Considering that the highest level of political and administrative ownership, commitment, and support are needed to be sustained for the successful implementation of the COVID-19 vaccine, the Central Government has established an elaborate governance mechanism covering all levels, from the national to State, district, and block levels. At the top is a “National Expert Group on Vaccine Administration for COVID-19” (NEGVAC) to fast-track policy decisions and timely implementations. It is constituted under the chairpersonship of Member (Health), NITI Aayog and Co-chairpersonship of Secretary (Ministry of Health and Family Welfare). The members include representatives from the…

On the Occasion of National Youth Day, Atal Innovation Mission launches new edition of Atal Tinkering Lab handbook

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Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog today launched its new edition of Atal Tinkering Lab handbook which reinforces detailed establishment and operational processes of the Atal Tinkering Labs and its journey towards an innovative ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’. The publication coincides with the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, also celebrated as the National Youth Day to honor the birthday of Swami Vivekananda who voiced the important role that youth play in the building up of a strong nation throughout his life. The handbook named ‘The Atal Tinkering Lab Handbook 2.0’ outlines a practical guidance on structural, selection, establishment and celebration aspects of the…