New Delhi, Jul 15 (KNN) With an objective of the scheme is to provide an environment to grassroots innovators, Rashtrapati Bhavan has invited application for the third batch of Innovation Scholars In-Residence Programme.
 
“All Indian nationals who have a track record of innovation and implementation of innovative ideas may apply,” President's Secretariat said in a statement.
 
The programme will commence in March, 2016 and selected Innovation Scholars will stay in Rashtrapati Bhavan for a period of two weeks.
 
The Innovation Scholars In-Residence Scheme was launched by the President of India on December 11, 2013 with a view to promoting the spirit of innovation and giving further impetus to grassroots innovation activities. 
 
The main objective of the Scheme is to provide an environment to grassroots innovators in Rashtrapati Bhavan to work on a project in hand and take their innovative ideas forward.
 
It also aims to provide them with linkages to technical institutions to strengthen their capacity to innovate and to provide mentoring and support so that the innovations can be used for the progress and welfare of society. (KNN Bureau)