National Research Development Corporation organised a conference on “Innovation Ecosystem - Indian Perspective” at the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES) in association with Uttarakhand State Council for Science and Technology (UCOST) on Friday.
Prof PN Desai, chairperson, Centre for Studies in Science Policy, JNU, New Delhi emphasised the need of
following systematic approach for the development of the ‘innovative ecosystem’ in the country. He emphasised on creation of ecosystem and need of development of
surroundings for creation of new innovations.
Ashwini Gupta, scientist ‘G’ DSIR, Ministry of Science and Technology, talked about the Indian ecosystem, its weaknesses, funding required at various stages, Government initiatives and requirement for strengthening Indian patent system.
Dr Ajay Garg, deputy director, IRDE, Dehradun gave an overview of the innovations carried out IRDE, Dehradun.
Dr Murali Shastri, director, DSM India Innovation Centre, Pune talked about for innovations in India by Indians and in this context gave the examples of successful innovation of Jaipur foot, nano car, water purification system ‘Swach’ , portable ECG system invented by GE, Bengaluru and also talked about grass root innovations like ‘Mitti Cool’.
Prof VK Jain, VC, Doon University, Dehradun emphasized the need for setting up problem related innovation centers for addressing issues like transport, water, solid waste management etc.
Dr D Yogeswara Rao, advisor and head of office of the Principal Scientific adviser to government of India, New Delhi discussed the emerging space for science and technology and innovation in new global economy. Dr Rajendra Dobhal, CMD, NRDC talked about the need of organising more such events in Uttarakhand for encouraging innovation culture.