Inspire Awards

Why in the News?

Recently, the 9th National Level Exhibition and Project Competition (NLEPC) of INSPIRE Awards – MANAK (Million Minds Augmenting National Aspirations and Knowledge) was inaugurated in Delhi.

Key Points:

The INSPIRE Awards – MANAK 

• The INSPIRE Awards – MANAK scheme is aligned with the ‘Start-up India’ initiative. 
• It is an initiative to foster a culture of innovation and creative thinking among school students to address societal needs through science and technology.

• It aims to motivate students in the age group of 10-15 years and studying in classes 6 to 10 to become future innovators and critical thinkers. 
• The INSPIRE Award – MANAK (Million Minds Augmenting National Aspiration and Knowledge) is awarded by the Department of Science & Technology and National Innovation Foundation-India.
• The target is to get original technological ideas and innovations rooted in science and societal applications that solve daily life problems.
• The winning students are awarded Rs.10,000 which will be disbursed directly into bank accounts under the Direct Benefit Transfer scheme.