Sahyadri Awarded Two Projects by VGST on Cyber Security and Artificial Intelligence
26-Sep-2020
Day Five included introduction to Two Projects from Dept. of Computer Science & Engineering were selected by VGST for financial assistance of Rs. 80 Lakhs in total during the year 2019-20 to establish following Centre of Excellence (CoE)
1. Centre of Excellence in Digital Forensics Intelligence and Cyber Security
2. Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Vision Group on Science and Technology (VGST) was constituted in October 2008 under the Chairmanship of distinguished Scientist Bharat Ratna - Prof. C. N. R. Rao, F.R.S. Chairman of the Science Advisory Council to Hon'ble Prime Minister, Govt. of India and National Research Professor, JNCASR. It is an apex advisory body to recommend Science and Technology Programs relevant to mandate of Department of Science & Technology (DST). The objective is to encourage and promote Science and Technology Education and Research in the State. VGST plays a vital role in catalyzing, strengthening educational institutions to meet scientific and technological needs.
Centre of Excellence in Digital Forensics Intelligence and Cyber Security
The main objective of the Project - Establishment of Centre of Excellence in Digital Forensic Intelligence is to establish and create Centre of Excellence in benchmark framework for Network and System forensics for the benefit of the Modern Societies, Capacity Building to Law Enforcement Agencies, Legal Practitioners including Judges, Faculty Fraternity & Students of Higher Learning and Offer Courses on Cyber Security with Interactive portal through Centre of Excellence.
Grant Awarded: Rs. 50 Lakhs
Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
The main aim of establishing an Artificial Intelligence Centre of Excellence is to foster Ground breaking Research, to develop solutions that address societal problems and to become an Artificial Intelligence Competency Centre that provides a platform for collaboration between Industry and Academia. It would also help to impart AI based high-quality training for the students and faculty members involved in UG, PG and Doctoral programs and engage them in design thinking.
Grant Awarded: Rs. 30 Lakhs
