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EARLY TIMES REPORT
JAMMU, Oct 31: Institution Innovation Council, Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University (BGSBU) was selected to conduct Impact Lecture Series sponsored by MoE’s Innovation Cell and AICTE with objective to support HEIs from 3rd tier cities to aware students and faculty about innovation ecosystem at the regional and National level.
In this context, IIC BGSBU organized 2nd session of Impact Lecture series themed on Start-up Policies & Opportunities. Prof Akbar Masood, Vice Chancellor of the University applauded the efforts of the IIC for organizing the lecture series. Prof Akbar said that there is a need to bring students into startup culture and to provide them a platform where they can convert their bright ideas into innovation.
The second lecture of the session was delivered by Prof Dr Saad Pervez, Head Innovation Incubation and Entrepreneurship Center, National Institute of Technology, Srinagar. Prof. Saad deliberated on the topic “Developing Innovation & Start-up Policy in HEI’s-Challenges & Opportunities” through his presentation. Prof Saad elucidated the key features of National Innovation & Start-up Policy-2019 and how the adoption of the same at HEI’s will act as ecosystem enabler in today’s era. Prof Iqbal Parwez, Dean Academic Affairs, BGSBU emphasized on the transformation of students from job seekers to job creators in order to meet the top 25 Global Innovation Index targeted by our Nation within the next five years.
Dr Farkhanda Ana, Convener, IIC mentioned innovation as a tool to keep pace with the world in the era of disruptive technologies. She further highlighted the importance of NISP adoption to create a robust innovation ecosystem in HEIs.
Dr Nasir Ahmad Rather, Start-up Coordinator, IIC and Junaid Farooq War, IPR Coordinator had earlier welcomed the speakers and the participants during respective lectures.
Kashif Mehdi and Nikita Kumari, student members, IIC carried the programme proceedings. The programme witnessed healthy participation from amongst faculty and students of varied disciplines. |
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