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Project Samavesha: 15 Jan, 2024

The Indian Science, Technology, and Engineering Facilities Map (I-STEM) is launching the Samavesha project at IISc., Bengaluru.

Why in news?

The Indian Science, Technology, and Engineering Facilities Map (I-STEM) is launching the Samavesha project at IISc., Bengaluru.

About Project Samavesha:

  • Objective: to avoid duplication of resources at the national level and save capital expenditure for industries, startups, and researchers.
  • By connecting them with institutions that have the necessary equipment, it makes it possible for industries and researchers to rent it out for studies.

About  (I-STEM):

  • It is an initiative of the Office of Principal Scientific Advisor, Government of India.
  • I-STEM is a National Portal, which assists researchers in locating the specific facilities they need for their R&D work.
  • The portal also assists in shortlisting and identifying the facilities based on distance and time of availability.