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Objectives and
Background |
Objectives
The primary objective of IRIS is to recognize and reward
outstanding, innovative projects in the field of science and
maths. Hence, helping promote and nurture science and
scientific research amongst young Indian innovators Providing
a platform for these young innovators to interact with Indian
industry as well as get recognized at International events.
Background
The DST-CII-Intel partnership is the merger of two programs
with a common mission of promoting the spirit of Science, the
Intel Science Talent Discovery Fair and CII-DST’s “Steer the
Big Idea” into one program, ‘IRIS – Initiative for Research &
Innovation in Science’. Intel has joined hands with the
Department of Science and Technology (DST) and Confederation
of Indian Industry (CII) to jointly promote inventions and
innovations among students and youth in India. IRIS 2006 has
participants from across the country converging at two
Regional Fairs over the year and one National Fair in
December. Projects selected from the National Fair represent
India at the Intel International Fairs. One of the
International Fairs of 2006-IEYI is being held in Delhi.
Selected students will represent India at IEYI 2006 and ISEF
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