Bangalore:  Intel India, in association with Department of Science and Technology, Government of India and CII inaugurated the Initiative for Research & Innovation in Science 2013 (IRIS 2013), which aims to nurture science and scientific research amongst young Indian innovators. IRIS aims to recognize and rewards students’ outstanding projects and originality of thought.

The 4 day event was inaugurated by Shri.  Kimmane Ratnakar, Honourable Minister for Primary and Secondary education, Government of Karnataka,  Ms Kumud Srinivasan, President-Intel India and Dr. D K Pandey, Scientist-NCSTC, Department of Science & Technology.  Also present were Dr. Raj Kumar Khatri, Principal Secretary, Primary & Secondary Education, Karnataka, Ashutosh Chadha, Director-Corporate Affairs Group, Intel South Asia and officials from Ministry of ICT, and Department of Science and Technology. A special video-conferencing session was organised with Mr. Sam Pitroda, Chairman, National Innovation Council, Adviser to the Prime Minister of India on Public Information Infrastructure and Innovations.

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