Two ideas of PGSC Innovation Hub student members win INSPIRE award under Manak scheme 2020 of DST-GoI
The Science City, Innovation Hub was set up in 2017 and continues to mentor and develop new ideas from the society
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Jan 2, 2021 01:20
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Kapurthala: Two Ideas (Currency Sanitizer and Fire escape) of Innovation hub members of Science City, have been selected for INSPIRE award under MANAK scheme of DST, GoI . The Ideas are being mentored to develop these further for practical utilization under the Innovation Hub. Dushyant Verma and Satvik got Rs.10,000/- each for the development of these innovative ideas and innovation work. This was informed by Dr. Neelima Jerath Director General, Science City. Further she informed that, both innovators are students of KV-2 R.C.F, Kapurthlala. INSPIRE award MANAK is one of the flagship programmes of Department of Science & Technology Govt. of India. INSPIRE Award aims to motivate students, in the age group of 10-15 years and studying in classes 6 to 10 to think out-of-box and pursue careers in Science.
The Science City, Innovation Hub was set up in 2017 and continues to mentor and develop new ideas from the society. More than 700 members from various schools of the region have been enrolled as hub members, she mentioned. The Hub conducts Science camps and innovative programs for school students and teachers including schools from Atal Tinkering Labs.
