- Amity University organised a regional meet ‘Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell (MIC), Institution Innovation’s Council (IIC) at Noida campus
The Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell (MIC) hosts regional meets to celebrate the contributions of IIC institutions and IIC institutions in institutionalising and streamlining campus innovation ecosystems. Around 800-1000 participants from 300 IIC institutions, 50 ATL schools, 50 non-IIC institutions, over 20 regional ecosystem enablers, 100 innovators, 50 startups, 50 ATL schools, 50 experts, mentors, policymakers and 10 state and central government agencies attended the event.
“India aims to become the world’s most developed nation by 2047 and to achieve this, the country must focus on higher education and transformational reforms. The National Education Policy 2020 outlines policies and initiatives to make India the knowledge capital of the world. The vision for Amrit Kaal includes providing education in the mother tongue, publishing books in regional languages and reforming examinations. The country has also taken steps to integrate skill development into education, as it is crucial for the country’s development. India’s vision is not only to become self-sufficient but also to become a ‘Vishwa Daata’ or ‘giver’ as seen during the pandemic when India provided vaccines to over 100 countries. Amity Education Group has been praised for its contribution to nation-building”, T G Sitharam, Chairman, AICTE, said.
“Amity, a leading Indian company, is known for its innovation, as evidenced by its patent filings and research paper publishing awards. India has the potential to become a global scientific and economic superpower, and the future of the country depends on the youth. To ensure this, Amity encourages youth to start their own start-ups and utilise the opportunities provided by Amity”, Dr Atul Chauhan, Chancellor, AmityUniversity, President RBEF, said.
“India currently ranks 40th in the global innovation index but is expected to reach the top soon. By 2027, 40-50 per cent higher education institutions must have an institution innovation council system to promote entrepreneurship and grow the start-up ecosystem. India’s youth should brainstorm and develop new ideas to fuel entrepreneurship growth”, Dipan Sahu, Assistant Innovation Director, Ministry of Education’s InnovationCouncil, said.
“Innovation, based on teaching and learning processes, academia-industry relationships and collaboration, is key to excellence. India currently has 111 Unicorns, making it the third-largest start-up ecosystem globally. With policy initiatives, capacity building and financial support, India aims to become the largest start-up ecosystem in the future”, Dr Mamta Rani, Advisor-I, AICTE, said.
“The Ministry of Education is launching a regional meet to foster networking and collaboration among budding entrepreneurs, aiming to develop new products and technologies and strengthen the start-up ecosystem. Amity University is also promoting start-ups through its Amity Innovation incubator, where new ideas emerge daily, fostering the birth of start-ups. Students are encouraged to visit the Incubator and seek expert guidance”, Dr Balvinder Shukla, Vice Chancellor, Amity University, said.
“The country needs an institutional mechanism for venture creation, which can only be achieved by strengthening its start-up ecosystem. Amity has set an example for higher education institutions, promoting innovation and entrepreneurship and accelerating the growth of start-ups, thus enhancing the country’s entrepreneurial ecosystem”, Dr Jitender Kumar, Managing Director, BIRAC, said.
