New Delhi, Nov. 24 -- union Minister Jitendra Singh today applauded the novel concept of 'i-PhD' programme launched by the Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR) in 2023 for linking imagination and innovation with industry.
Addressing the 9th Convocation ceremony at the institution, he said that the academy has "achieved far more than its age", positioning itself as a national hub that brings together the best of India's scientific talent across CSIR, ICMR, DST, ICAR, MoES, and leading universities.
"Founded in 2010 as an Institution of National Importance, AcSIR has emerged as one of India's most transformative scientific institutions," said the Minister.
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