EXPLAINED : VAIBHAV SUMMIT

EXPLAINED : VAIBHAV SUMMIT

About Vaishwik Bharatiya Vaigyanik (VAIBHAV) Summit

• It is a collaborative initiative by S&T and Academic Organisations of India which enables deliberations on thought process, practices and R&D culture with a problem solving approach for well defined objectives.
• It aims to bring out the comprehensive roadmap which  leverage the expertise and knowledge of global Indian researchers for solving emerging challenges.
• It also aims to reflect in-depth on the collaboration and cooperation instruments with academia and scientists in India.
• Its goal is to create an ecosystem of Knowledge and Innovation in the country through global outreach.
• It will be inaugurated by the Prime Minister on 2nd October’2020 virtually in the  presence of registered academia and researchers from across the world.
• The Summit aims to bring out mechanisms of advancements in education, research and entrepreneurship in India as an essential element of its overall sustainable development.

Government Initiatives involving Overseas Indian

• Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) : celebrated on 9th January every year.
• Know India Program (KIP) : Initiative of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
• VAJRA (Visiting Advanced Joint Research) Faculty : Scheme of the Department of S&T.