Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Govt. of India has
established ‘MHRD’s Innovation Cell (MIC)’ to systematically foster the culture of
Innovation amongst all Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). The primary
mandate of MIC is to encourage, inspire and nurture young students by
supporting them to work with new ideas and transform them into prototypes.
MIC has envisioned encouraging creation of ‘Institution’s Innovation Council
(IICs)’ across selected HEIs. A network of these IICs was established to promote
innovation in the Institution through multitudinous modes leading to an
innovation promotion eco-system in the campuses. .
Major focus of IIC
To create a vibrant local innovation ecosystem.
- Start-up supporting Mechanism in HEIs.
- Prepare institute for Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements Framework.
- Establish Function Ecosystem for Scouting Ideas and Pre-incubation of Ideas.
- Develop better Cognitive Ability for Technology Students.