Karnataka to launch R&D platform to encourage sustainable innovations

PTI, Oct 12, 2023, 8:27 AM IST

Karnataka Science and Technology Minister N S Boseraju on Wednesday said approval of the finance department has been obtained to start E-KRDIP (Karnataka Research & Development Innovation Platform).

Steps will be taken to launch two organisations — E-KRDIP and Karnataka State Research Foundation (KSRF) — in order to provide focus and thrust to R & D in the state. The Minister was speaking after inaugurating an event titled ”Change Makers of Tomorrow” organised by Shell India. According to a statement issued by the Minister’s office, Boseraju said there is a congenial as well as cordial atmosphere in Karnataka for R & D due to excellent human resources.

KSRF aims to create an enabling atmosphere for R & D. This proposal has also received approval of the finance department. ”I have directed the officials to expedite the setting up KSRF in the state immediately,” he added.

”This institutional mechanism E-KRDIP will also ensure coordination and synergy between educational institutions, professional bodies and Startup Industries for greater innovation, research and development,” the Minister said.