Prof. (Dr.) Divya Tanwar
Prof. (Adj) Somaiya Vidya Vihar University, Mumbai.
Chairperson, Divey Foundation, New Delhi.
Board of Directors of Centre for NAMO Studies, (CNMS) New Delhi.
Prime Minister Modi has taken a number of initiatives to improve research and innovation in India, and has emphasized the importance of these activities for the development and progress of the country
Prime Minister Sh. Narender Modi speaks on various issues and topics of national importance through radio program ‘Mann ki Baat’. He emphasizes the importance of research and innovation as a way to solve problems and finding solutions to the challenges facing our country. He talked about the need for India to build a strong research ecosystem, including investing in research infrastructure and encouraging collaboration between academia, industry and government. He talked about the importance of encouraging a culture of innovation and creativity, particularly among the young population and government initiatives and programs for fostering this. India needs to support and encourage its large and diverse talent pool for development and progress. In his speeches and statements, he highlighted the role of higher education institutions (HEI’s) in driving research and innovation by improving investment and capacity building. Higher education institutions should link research and innovation to the real-world problems and challenges. HEI’s should engage with industry and other stakeholders to find solutions to these problems.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken a number of initiatives to improve research and innovation in India, and has emphasized the importance of these activities for the development and progress of the country. Some examples of these initiatives include:
Startup India: This initiative was launched in 2016 to support the development of the startup ecosystem in India, and to encourage entrepreneurship and innovation. Under the Startup India program, the government provides funding, mentorship, and other support to startups, and has also implemented a number of regulatory and tax reforms to make it easier for startups to do business in India.
Atal Innovation Mission (AIM): This mission was launched in 2016 to promote a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship in India. The AIM supports the development of innovation hubs, incubators, and accelerators, and provides funding and support to startups and other innovative ventures. It also runs various programs and initiatives to encourage students and young people to pursue entrepreneurship and innovation.
Make in India: This initiative was launched in 2014 to promote the development of domestic manufacturing in India, and to encourage innovation and entrepreneurship in the manufacturing sector. Under the Make in India program, the government has implemented a number of regulatory and tax reforms to make it easier for manufacturers to do business in India, and has also provided funding and support to startups and other innovative ventures in the manufacturing sector.
Digital India: This initiative was launched in 2015 to promote the use of digital technologies in various sectors of the economy, and to encourage innovation and entrepreneurship in the digital space. Under the Digital India program, the government has implemented a number of initiatives to improve internet connectivity, promote the use of digital technologies in education, healthcare, and other sectors, and support the development of startups and other innovative ventures in the digital space.
Overall, Prime Minister Modi has taken a number of initiatives to improve research and innovation in India, and has emphasized the importance of these activities for the development and progress of the country.
National Education Policy (NEP), 2020 and importance of Research and Innovation:
The National Education Policy (NEP), 2020 is a comprehensive policy document that outlines the vision and direction of the education sector in India. The NEP aims to reform and modernize the education system in India, and to make it more inclusive, equitable, and of high quality. One of the key objectives of the NEP, 2020 is to improve the quality of research and innovation in higher education in India. The NEP emphasizes the importance of research and innovation for the development and progress of the country, and sets out a number of measures to support and promote these activities in higher education institutions.
NEP, 2020 to improve research and innovation in higher education in India:
- Encouraging higher education institutions to establish research centers and institutes to support research in various fields.
- Promoting collaboration between academia, industry, and government to encourage the commercialization of research and innovation.
- Encouraging higher education institutions to engage with industry and other stakeholders to find solutions to real-world problems and challenges.
- Encouraging higher education institutions to foster a culture of innovation and creativity among their students and faculty.
- Investing in research infrastructure and supporting the development of research capacity in higher education institutions.
Overall, the National Education Policy, 2020 places a strong emphasis on the importance of research and innovation in higher education in India, and sets out a number of measures to support and promote these activities in the country.
Somaiya Vidyavihar University promoting research and innovation:
Somaiya Vidyavihar University is committed to the vision of our Prime Minister and spirit of NEP, 2020 for emerging as a leading private university of the country in terms of research and innovation output in higher education through: We:
1. Provide funding and resources to faculty, students, and staff who are working on research projects. This includes materials, equipment, and travel to conferences.
2. Encourage collaboration and interdisciplinary work with a culture of collaboration and encourage researchers from different fields to work together on projects.
3. Investing in infrastructure like laboratories, research centers, and other facilities to support research and innovation.
4. Promoting a culture of innovation by encouraging and supporting innovation by providing opportunities for students and faculty to pitch ideas, collaborate with industry partners, and take risks in their research.
5. Providing training and professional development opportunities to help researchers stay up to date on the latest techniques and technologies in their fields.
The Somaiya Institute of Research and Consultancy (SIRC) is a research center at Somaiya Vidyavihar University in Mumbai, India. The institute was established to support and promote research and innovation in various fields, including engineering, management, science, and humanities.
Somaiya Vidyavihar’s Interventions:
1. Centre for Sustainable Development & Climate Action -The mission is to create a research and innovation ecology on the SVU campus that seeks to address some of the grand sustainability challenges associated with food, water, energy, carbon, and climate in a holistic manner.
2. Research Promotion & Communication-Guidance and preparation of lay-summary, content development for research website / brochure / flyer / presentations for research activities, editing manuscripts, supervision of proposal submissions to funding agencies, coordinating expert/guest talks, research programmes and activities, assistance for IPR filing.
3. Lab space for Researchers-Infrastructure, facilities and support team to guide and assist in research projects under various disciplines.
4. Ph.D. Coordination Centre-SIRAC is responsible for coordinating Ph.D. activities of the Somaiya Vidyavihar University.SIRAC is a Research Centre for Ph.D. programmes in Life Sciences and Biotechnology.
On the 25th of November, the Chairman of the Board of Shimadzu Corporation, Japan – Dr. Teruhisa Ueda visited Somaiya Vidyavihar University on the occasion of signing an MoU with Somaiya University. The objective of the MoU signing was to establish and maintain an Advanced Analytical Instrumentation Facility (AAIF) named as, ‘Shimadzu – Somaiya Vidyavihar Centre of Excellence in Analytical and Measurement Sciences’. The new centre is set to bring about academic enrichment and development of students and the industry.
As the Shimadzu Corporation and Somaiya Vidyavihar University (SVU) jointly work, they will be focusing on applied research and new method development in the areas of sustainable materials, green energy and bio-fuels. Another aim is to publish the research data on national forums and utilize the research publication for the mutual benefit of the industry and both the parties. The centre will enable SVU to do advanced research and analysis using state-of-the-art analytical and measuring instruments to make meaningful contributions with science in the World.
