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in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research (INSPIRE) Programme "Innovation
of Science Pursuit for Inspire Research (INSPIRE)" is one such innovative
programs proposed by the Department of Science & Technology for attraction
of talent to science. The basic objective of INSPIRE would be to communicate to
the youth population of the country the excitements of creative pursuit of science
and attract talent to the study of science at an early stage and build the required
critical human resource pool for strengthening and expanding the Science &
Technology system and R&D base. INSPIRE
Scheme has included three components. They are i) Scheme for Early Attraction
of Talents for Science (SEATS), b) Scholarship for Higher Education (SHE) and
c) Assured Opportunity for Research Careers (AORC). For
more details, click here: www.inspire-dst.gov.in
Government
of India has approved this program in November 2008 at a total cost of Rs 1979.25
crores in the 11th Plan Period and Hon'ble Prime Minister launched the Program
on 13th December 2008.
Contact
For more information on INSPIRE : Dr.
A. Mukhopadhyay Scientist - G Department of Science & Technology Technology
Bhawan New Mehrauli Road New Delhi-110 016 Tel: 011-26590445 TelFax:011-26602193 Email:
tsd at nic dot in
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