History stands testimony to India being the fulcrum of advancement of knowledge through global intellectual ideation. India achieved all round excellence in the study of Science, Philosophy, Medicine, Astronomy and Arts, having attracted scholars from across the globe to its educational hubs at Nalanda and Taxila. Even the temple towns such as Varanasi and Ujjain were epicenters of intellectual stimulation.
Since time immemorial, Indian Acharyas, Gurus and Pundits have been revered and respected for their immense knowledge. Today, we are witness to the outstanding contributions being made by Indian diaspora in the arena of global academics and research. Scientists and academicians of Indian origin have carved out a position of preeminence across the world’s top global academic and research institutions. Our global Indian scientific fraternity is a shining example of India’s contribution to the world at large.
Government of India has always recognized the emotional connect of ‘Pravasi Bharatiya’ towards their roots and has implemented various initiatives to support the warmth of these bonds. This emotional connect can be instrumental in fostering the nation’s growth and development objectives, especially in the fields of science, education, research and entrepreneurship.
MOTIVATION
‘Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan’ is the driving mantra for achieving sustainable and unfettered growth of the nation. As the new education policy is being promulgated, this is an appropriate moment to collaborate and ideate with Indian Diaspora to energize and widen the horizon of Indian academics and research.
More than 5500 academicians of Indian origin are there in top 500 Global Education Institutions and about 600 are working in the professional R&D institutes. Many of them are at key deciding roles of knowledge development for betterment of human life.
Accomplished academicians and researchers from the community of Indian Diaspora, have on one hand a global experience and on the other have an emotional connect with their roots. They can play a pivotal role in making the nation self-reliant. Active collaboration and research among Indian origin academicians and scientists working in renowned global universities and researchers working in premier Indian research and academic institutes can accelerate India’s quest to excel in critical areas of science, technology, engineering, medicine, environment, social sciences and management.
THE INITIATIVE
Multiple emerging challenges in today’s global ecosystem are in urgent need of attention. Global challenges such as climate change, health issues and sustainable energy resources have a special connotation in the Indian perspective and require immediate considerations. ‘Ideation through Virtual Associations’, ‘Complementary Research’ and ‘Collaborative Development’ are emergent phenomena of this decade. ‘Interdisciplinary Innovations’ and ‘Extensions of Research’ for development drive rapid turnaround of solutions to common issues confronting the world. Collaboration is the new driver of Innovation!
A framework for systematic and objective driven collaboration between international academia with Indian roots and our own national luminaries will pave the way for country’s advancement in academics and scientific research. There exist numerous initiatives and policies instituted by Government of India to partner with Indian talent working overseas. It is time to evolve new ideas and bridge the varied experiences and proficiency of diverse academic cultures to push forward the cause of India.
Collaborative avenues will have a symbiotic bearing whereby Indian Diaspora will be able to connect with their roots, and Indian culture can imbibe the best practices from the global experiences in academics and research.
THE SUMMIT
Vaishwik Bharatiya Vaigyanik (VAIBHAV) Summit is a collaborative initiative by S&T and Academic Organisations of India to enable deliberations on thought process, practices and R&D culture with a problem solving approach for well defined objectives. The VAIBHAV initiative aims to bring out the comprehensive roadmap to leverage the expertise and knowledge of global Indian researcher for solving emerging challenges. By bringing the Indian Overseas and Resident academicians/scientists together a structure of association will be evolved. The aim of summit is to reflect in-depth on the collaboration and cooperation instruments with academia and scientists in India. The goal is to create an ecosystem of Knowledge and Innovation in the country through global outreach.
The virtual summit will be inaugurated by Hon’ble Prime Minister on 2nd October’2020 in the virtual presence of registered academia and researchers from across the world. This will be followed by online month-long deliberation sessions starting from 3rd October to 25th October 2020 among researchers through webinar mode. Concluding session is planned on 2nd November. The Summit aims to bring out mechanisms of advancements in education, research and entrepreneurship in India as an essential element of its overall sustainable development.
This is a joint effort of all S&T and Academic organisations.
“Indian Diaspora (NRI/PIO/OCI) in Research, Academic and Scientific fields are invited to register”
Registration as panellist will be considered upto 10th September’2020.
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