Why is it in the news?
- I-STEM is launching the Samavesha project on January 16, 2024 at IISc, Bengaluru.
About Samavesha Project
- The primary aim of the Samavesha project is to promote research collaboration in India by enhancing access to facilities and laboratories.
- Samavesha operates through an online portal that connects researchers with scientific institutes.
- The platform facilitates connections between researchers, industries, and institutions, allowing the lease of necessary equipment for experiments.
- The initiative aims to minimize capital expenditure by avoiding resource duplication at the national level, benefiting researchers, industries, and startups.
About I-STEM · I-STEM was launched in 2020. · It is an initiative of the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India. · I-STEM operates under the aegis of the Prime Minister’s Science, Technology, and Innovation Advisory Council (PM-STIAC) mission. · It is a National Web portal designed to facilitate the sharing of Research and Development (R&D) facilities across India. |