February 27 : Punjab Government has invites applications under “Mission Innovate Punjab ” for comprehensive mapping and strengthing of Grassroots Innovations across the state .

Deputy Commissioner Hoshiarpur Mrs. Komal Mittal said that Punjab state Council for Science & Technology (PScST) in partnership with National Innovation Foundation (NIF) and Department of Science &Technology has invites applications from skilled workers /Farmers/Students/self employed entrepreneurs and housewives in rural and urban areas till March 5, 2023 by using the link  https://forms.ele/WttkiLmEVmnFrKNx6.

Terming it as a major opportunity to map and nurture grassroot innovations in the state, Deputy Commissioner said that under “GRIP” scheme people would be able to showcase their innovations  at State and National level besides obtaining intellectual property rights.

The selected innovations will be able for linkages with knowledge institutions for validation/scale up.

Calling upon the people to apply in large number, Deputy Commissioner said that the Grassroots innovations are drivers for inclusive growth and will contribute towards augmentation of innovation competence of the state and improving states ranking in India Innovation index.

She also said that for more details applicants may visit at  www.pscst.punjab.gov.in.