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IIT-Madras Alumni to Support Research Knowledge Clusters Promoted by the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser | ||
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India The IIT Madras Alumni Association (IITMAA) is roping in experts from its member base of over 50,000 alumni and faculty to collaborate with the ‘research knowledge clusters’ across the country supported by the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the Government of India.
During the 18-month long partnership, IITMAA has become a member of the Expert Consultation Group of Innovation and Science @ Bharat, a national innovation portal. The two organizations jointly surveyed the Public Attitude to Science and Technology and published a report ‘STI in the Era of New Normal’. The Office of PSA has also supported several IIT Madras projects focused on COVID-19 care including instant medical infrastructure (mediCAB), very low cost and high-quality testing kits for the underprivileged, and others.
Talking about the alumni support, Mr. Krishnan Narayanan, President, IITMAA, said, “We consider our association with the Office of the PSA a great honour and an opportunity for our alumni to give back to India. It aligns well with our "Mission Million Smiles" - of IITMAA being a powerful change agent in the country by taking up many STI projects that will create a positive impact in the society at large.”
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