SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha will inaugurate two-day National Conference on ‘Role of Academic-driven Start-ups in Developing Economy of J&K (RASE-2024) at National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar from 29-30th June.
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Earth Sciences, MoS PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Dr. Jitendra Singh, who will be Chief Guest for the second day. He will also address the participants with his words of wisdom.
The conference is being organised in National Institute of Technology Srinagar in association with the Department of Holistic Education, Central University of Kashmir, ICAR CITH, JK DST, & SKUAST Kashmir.
This two-day national conference is being sponsored by TDB DST, JK Science Technology and Innovation Council, JK DST, J&K Bank and NFIL. Prof. A. Ravinder Nath, Director, NIT Srinagar & Vice Chancellor, Central University of Kashmir is the Chief Patron, Prof. Atikur Rahman, I/c Registrar, NIT Srinagar is the co-patron of the conference.
In his message, Director NIT Srinagar, Prof. Ravinder Nath said this conference aims to explore and discuss the crucial role that academic-driven start-ups play in contributing to the economy. He said the two-day conference will examine how educational institutions, particularly those focused on technology and technical education, can foster a culture of entrepreneurship and innovation, thereby benefiting students and society through start-up ventures.
Secretary TDB-DST Rajesh Kumar Pathak said that this conference will explore the potential for tech institutions to adopt villages and create a startup-friendly atmosphere in rural areas. He said it will bridge the gap between academia and Industry. It will be very beneficial for the participants who are attending this conference from various parts of the country,” he said.
Dr. M.K. Verma, Director of CITH said this conference is important for recognizing and supporting academic-driven start-ups. “By focusing on skill education and support systems, we are paving the way for significant economic and social advancements,” he explained.
Dr. Verma also stressed the need to bring these efforts to rural areas and to encourage an entrepreneurial mindset from a young age. Dean P&D, Dr Yashwant Mehta said that academic-driven startups are pivotal in transforming Jammu and Kashmir’s economy through innovation and entrepreneurship. This conference will showcase their potential to create jobs and drive innovation, fostering a collaborative ecosystem crucial for sustainable growth, he said.
It is pertinent to mention here that NIT Srinagar is going to host the 3rd conference of RASE Conferences Series after NIT Jalandhar and NIT Kurukshetra.
