Benefits of INSPIRE Programme

The INSPIRE programme has several benefits for the students, the scientific community and the society at large. Some of these benefits are:

• Enhancing Interest and Motivation in Science

The programme helps to enhance the interest and motivation of students in science by providing them with various opportunities for learning, exposure, interaction, scholarship, fellowship, mentorship, etc. The programme also helps to create a positive attitude towards science among students by making it fun, enjoyable and rewarding.

• Developing talent and potential in science:

The programme helps to develop the talent and potential of students in science by providing them with quality education, training, guidance and support. The programme also helps to identify the best talent among students and nurture them towards excellence in science.

• Creating a pool of qualified and talented scientists and researchers:

The programme helps to create a pool of qualified and talented scientists and researchers in the country by providing them with assured opportunities for research careers in both academic and non-academic institutions. The programme also helps to retain the talent in the country by providing them with attractive incentives and recognition.

• Contributing to the development of science and technology in the country:

The programme helps to contribute to the development of science and technology in the country by generating new knowledge, innovations, patents, publications, awards, etc. The programme also helps to address the societal and environmental challenges by applying science and technology solutions.

• Advancing the knowledge and innovation in the world:

The programme helps to advance the knowledge and innovation in the world by collaborating with national and international partners, institutions, organizations, etc. The programme also helps to create a global impact by sharing the best practices, experiences, learnings, etc.

Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research (INSPIRE) programme was launched by the Department of Science & Technology (DST) of India in 2008 to attract and nurture young bright students to study basic and natural sciences at the college and university level and to pursue research careers in both basic and applied science areas including engineering, medicine, agriculture and veterinary sciences. The programme is designed to identify talent among students and attract them towards studying science and scientific programmes that have an experimental vision.