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Patent Facilitation Programme (PFP), 1995: Strengthening India’s Innovation Ecosystem through IPR Protection

After India joined the World Trade Organization (WTO) framework in 1995, the country's strategic response to the changing global intellectual property landscape was the Patent Facilitation Programme (PFP). Established by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), the program operates through the Patent Facilitation Centre (PFC) at the Technology Information, Forecasting and Assessment Council (TIFAC), marking a pivotal shift in India's approach to intellectual property rights (IPR) protection.

INSPIRE, 2008- Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research

Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research is a programme launched by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, to attract talented individuals who specialise in research in the science field. The main objective of this programme is to encourage students aged 10 to 27 years to pursue higher education in various science subjects through scholarships, fellowships, and awards for exceptional participants.

GI Cloud MeghRaj (2014): National Cloud Initiative to build India’s Digital Infrastructure

India's e-governance efforts and digital empowerment require significant technological advancement and innovation. The introduction of the GI Cloud Initiative, Meghraj, was one significant move made by the Indian government. In order to increase the administrative effectiveness of public service delivery, promote openness and transparency at all governmental levels, and speed up access to e-services

DigiDhan Dashboard, 2017

DigiDhan Dashboard is a full-featured digital platform launched by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India. It has the function of monitoring, reporting, and analyzing digital payment transactions throughout the nation. The dashboard is a significant component of the overall DigiDhan Mission and a crucial tool in facilitating a cashless economy through real-time insights.

Innovation Centre for Graphene (IICG), 2024: Pioneering India’s Journey in Advanced Materials and 2D Technologies

The India Innovation for Graphene (IICG), a pivotal initiative aimed at propelling India's capabilities in Graphene Research, Development, and commercialization. Established through a collaboration between the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), the Government of Kerala, Tata Steel Limited, Digital University of Kerala (DUK), and the Centre for Materials for the Electronics Technology (C-MET), IICG is strategically located at Maker Village in Kochi.

National Knowledge Network, 2010:Backbone of India’s Digital Research Infrastructure

The National Knowledge Network (NKN) is a state-of-the-art, high-speed gigabit-class network infrastructure established to connect educational and research institutions across India. The Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure (CCI) approved NKN in March 2010 with an outlay of Rs. 5,990 crores. NKN is implemented by the National Informatics Centre (NIC), and it was conceptualized as a 10-year project.

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