Shri Rajiv Kumar, Scientist E, International Cooperation (Bilateral), DST, GOI visited Sahyadri

Dr. Rajiv Kumar, Senior Scientist, Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India gave a talk on DST grants to faculty. He spoke about the DST structure and the available grants under the DST umbrella. He informed about DST bilateral grants organized with other countries, Early career research funds, Women in Science and Technology funds and many other opportunities. He encouraged the young faculty to apply for DST funds. He provided general guidelines about what is generally expected from the grant proposals and encouraged faculty to start writing research grant proposals. He has also given insight on various funding opportunities available under DST schemes and Programs such as International Travel Support (ITS) Programme, Extramural Research Funding (Individual Centric), National PD Fellowship, Early Career Research Award, SERB Distinguished Fellowship, women scientists scheme (WOS), National Initiative for Nurturing and Harnessing Innovations (NIDHI) & Promoting Innovations in Individuals, Start-ups and MSMEs (PRISM). This session was initiated by Dr. S Manjappa, Director of Research and was concluded with the Vote of Thanks from Dr. Srinivasa Rao Kunte, Principal.

Feedback from the Buzz Readers

"Congrats Mohammed Mansoor, Varshith & Raghavendra Shetty for your performance and achievement."
Dr. Navin N Bappalige
Associate Professor, Department of Physics

"Many more Congratulations to Varshith, Mohammed Mansoor, Raghvendra Shetty Placed in Anglo Eastern with a good package. All the best for bright career."
Prof. Mahadev UM
Dept of Mechanical Engineering

"Made special note of the fact - "MBA students pledge to donate their Organs". I congratulate these students for "PROTECTING THEIR ORGANS FROM CERTAIN DEATH ALONG WITH REST OF THEIR BODY". Thus these donated organs will live longer. Hence these students will live longer with these donated organs. Please forward this message to each of them. They are welcome to contact me for my blessings."
Warm regards
Prof B.N. Karkera

Quote for the day

"We are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think. When the mind is pure, joy follows like a shadow that never leaves."
- Buddha