Indian Age
Sunday, January 29, 2023
  • World
  • Opinion
  • National
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Science
  • Entertainment

    Azmat Khwaja: Journey From A Junior Artist To The Producer

  • Lifestyle
    • All
    • food
    • Health
    MoU signed between Ministry of Ayush and Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)

    MoU signed between Ministry of Ayush and Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)

    For ‘Transfer of Technology’ of a revolutionary Nano Urea Liquid fertiliser, NFL and RCF sign MOUs with IFFCO

    For ‘Transfer of Technology’ of a revolutionary Nano Urea Liquid fertiliser, NFL and RCF sign MOUs with IFFCO

    Initiative to popularise the treatment of various diseases through AYUSH system

    Initiative to popularise the treatment of various diseases through AYUSH system

    Rare Diseases Policy

    Rare Diseases Policy

    Surprising Health Benefits of Sex

    Trending Tags

    • Golden globes
    • Climate Change
No Result
View All Result
  • World
  • Opinion
  • National
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Science
  • Entertainment

    Azmat Khwaja: Journey From A Junior Artist To The Producer

  • Lifestyle
    • All
    • food
    • Health
    MoU signed between Ministry of Ayush and Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)

    MoU signed between Ministry of Ayush and Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)

    For ‘Transfer of Technology’ of a revolutionary Nano Urea Liquid fertiliser, NFL and RCF sign MOUs with IFFCO

    For ‘Transfer of Technology’ of a revolutionary Nano Urea Liquid fertiliser, NFL and RCF sign MOUs with IFFCO

    Initiative to popularise the treatment of various diseases through AYUSH system

    Initiative to popularise the treatment of various diseases through AYUSH system

    Rare Diseases Policy

    Rare Diseases Policy

    Surprising Health Benefits of Sex

    Trending Tags

    • Golden globes
    • Climate Change
No Result
View All Result
Indian Age
No Result
View All Result
Home Uncategorized

An Innovator from India makes the country proud by winning a competition at the 3rd ASEAN India Grassroots Innovation forum in Cambodia

An Innovator from India makes the country proud by winning a competition at the 3rd ASEAN India Grassroots Innovation forum in Cambodia

Indian Age by Indian Age
December 22, 2022
in Uncategorized
0
An Innovator from India makes the country proud by winning a competition at the 3rd ASEAN India Grassroots Innovation forum in Cambodia
0
SHARES
6
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Ms Shalini Kumari from India received first prize in the Grassroots Innovation Competition at the 3rd ASEAN India Grassroots Innovation forum for her innovation ‘Modified walker with adjustable legs’.

The technology which was transferred to the industry, Vissco Rehabilitation Aids, a leading manufacturer of orthopaedic products in the country, is available for purchase through Brick and Mortar stores and also through marketplaces like Amazon India for purchase by common people of the country.

RELATED POSTS

NMCG Executive Committee Approves Projects Worth Around Rs. 2700 Crore

Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya interacts with doctors and representatives of IMA

Ms Shalini Kumari received the prize from H.E Dr. Hul Seingheng, Cambodia COSTI Chairman and Director General, General Department of Science, Technology & Innovation under the Ministry of Industry Science, Technology & Innovation (MISTI), Kingdom of Cambodia. She has won the cash prize of USD 1,500 by virtue of being the winner of first prize.

Shalini Kumari - India - 1st prize in Grassroots Innovation Category

The three-day 3rd ASEAN India Grassroots Innovation forum organized by the ASEAN Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation (COSTI) in partnership with the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India and the National Innovation Foundation (NIF) – India concluded today at Phnom Penh, Cambodia in the presence of H.E. Kitti Settha Pandita Cham Prasidh, Hon’ble Minister of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation, Kingdom of Cambodia. The forum consisted of Grassroots Innovation Competition, Student Innovation Competition, Panel discussions, Keynote speeches and an exhibition of innovations consisting of participants from India and the ASEAN Member States (AMS).

Speaking on the occasion, the Hon’ble Minister from Cambodia expressed his optimism that the participants would have learnt from experiences of each other. About 100 technologies from 9 countries were on display during the three-day exhibition.

On this occasion, Mr Richhpal Singh, Charge d Affairs, Embassy of India in the Kingdom of Cambodia and Dr. Zurina Moktar, Head – Science and Technology Division, ASEAN Secretariat were also present. On the side-lines of 3rd ASEAN India Grassroots Innovation forum, a Government 2 Government meeting was also held in Cambodia which included representation from ASEAN Member States, India and ASEAN Secretariat.

The 2nd and 3rd prize has been won by grassroots innovators from Philippines and Myanmar respectively who have won USD 1000 and USD 500 respectively. Altogether, a total of 45 grassroots innovators have participated and representing 9 nationalities in this competition. The first and second prize in the Student Innovation competition has been won by participants from Thailand whereas the third prize has been won by the student from Lao PDR. A total of 37 participants have participated, representing 9 countries.

Group Photo - ASEAN India Grassroots Innovation Forum

The first prize winner from India Ms Shalini Kumari at the forum, a resident of Patna in Bihar; she was first recognized by the National Innovation Foundation (NIF) – India, an autonomous body of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India through IGNITE Competition in the year 2011 for the same technology.

The ASEAN India Grassroots Innovation forum organized annually COSTI in partnership with DST, Government of India and the National Innovation Foundation (NIF) – India comprises of seminar sessions, innovation competitions, and an exhibition. By bringing together key players, namely government officials, grassroots innovators, student innovators, academics, business actors, and the wider community, this forum provides a platform to promote and strengthen the development of the grassroots innovation ecosystem. The 1st two forums were organized in Indonesia (2018) and Philippines (2019) respectively while there was a brief pause of two years owing to the pandemic.

Grassroots Innovation Competition
1st Prize India – Ms Shalini Kumari Modified walker with adjustable legs
2nd Prize Philippines – Mrs Meriam Bouquia Multi purpose Fiber Stripper
3rd Prize Myanmar – Mr. Myo Thaw GreenToddy’s Plamyra palm coconut
Student Innovation Competition
1st Prize Thailand – Ms. Napaschol Inthapan ORA (Osteoarthritis Rehabilitation Assistant)
2nd Prize Thailand – Mr. Tanapat Charunworaphan The HealthTech that keeps your heart in checked
3rd Prize Lao PDR – Mr. Phonsena Chanthavong Intelligent boat for a cleaner river

<><><><><>

ShareTweetSend
Indian Age

Indian Age

Related Posts

NMCG Executive Committee Approves Projects Worth Around Rs. 2700 Crore

NMCG Executive Committee Approves Projects Worth Around Rs. 2700 Crore

by Indian Age
December 27, 2022
0

The 46th meeting of the Executive Committee of National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) was organised under the chairmanship of Shri...

Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya interacts with doctors and representatives of IMA

Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya interacts with doctors and representatives of IMA

by Indian Age
December 27, 2022
0

“While it is important to be on the alert and follow COVID Appropriate Behaviour including wearing of masks, it is...

Single point taxation implemented in NCR for passenger transport

Single point taxation implemented in NCR for passenger transport

by Indian Age
September 21, 2022
0

All-round Fall In Oilseeds Due To The Breakdown Of Palm Olein, CPO, And Mustard Oil Last Week

All-round Fall In Oilseeds Due To The Breakdown Of Palm Olein, CPO, And Mustard Oil Last Week

by Indian Age
September 5, 2022
0

New Delhi: Crude palm oil (CPO), palmolein and mustard oil prices fell in the overseas markets last week, with almost...

Vadodara housewife turned businesswoman at the age of 51

Vadodara housewife turned businesswoman at the age of 51

by Indian Age
August 23, 2022
0

Age is never a factor to start a business and show your talent to the world. That is what a...

Next Post
New government’s first State ‘Swagat’ program in Gandhinagar

New government's first State 'Swagat' program in Gandhinagar

Year-End Review -2022: Ministry of Panchayati Raj

Year-End Review -2022: Ministry of Panchayati Raj

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

RECOMMENDED

BJP extends JP Nadda’s tenure as party president till June 2024

BJP extends JP Nadda’s tenure as party president till June 2024

January 17, 2023
PM to visit West Bengal on 30th December

PM to visit West Bengal on 30th December

December 29, 2022

Live Cricket Score

Live Cricket Scores

Corona Update

India Covid19 Data

Loading...
India Stats

India

44,682,639
Confirmed
530,740
Deaths
44,150,057
Recovered
698
Critical
0
Today Cases

MOST VIEWED

  • 73rd Van Mahotsav Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel launches 22nd Cultural Forest “Vateshwar-Van” in Surendranagar

    73rd Van Mahotsav Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel launches 22nd Cultural Forest “Vateshwar-Van” in Surendranagar

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Vadodara housewife turned businesswoman at the age of 51

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • CM launches various women welfare oriented schemes from Vadodara

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • For ‘Transfer of Technology’ of a revolutionary Nano Urea Liquid fertiliser, NFL and RCF sign MOUs with IFFCO

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Spirituality can relieve mental stress caused by COVID: Vice President

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
Indian Age

Our Magazine gives latest news and coverage on regional, national and international development, in particular, it dwells at length on Global Economy and Business, and touches upon all relevant Social Issues including Environment, Health, Education, Legal etc.

CATEGORY

  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • food
  • Health
  • National
  • Politics
  • Sates
  • Science
  • Sports
  • Uncategorized
  • World

QUICK LINKS

  • About us
  • Contact Us

Ads

Web Ninja Solutions
  • About us
  • Contact Us

IndianAge.net © 2022 - All Right Reserved | Designed by Web Ninja Solutions

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Politics
  • World
  • Business
  • Science
  • National
  • Entertainment
  • Sports
  • Fashion
  • Lifestyle
  • Travel
  • Tech
  • Health
  • Food
  • About us
  • Contact Us

IndianAge.net © 2022 - All Right Reserved | Designed by Web Ninja Solutions