Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan today chaired the 3rd Meeting of the Standing Committee of the Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISERs) in New Delhi. During the meeting, the Minister reviewed all seven IISERs, focusing on their academic and research outputs as well as future plans. He emphasised the need for a more student-centric approach to unleash the full potential of the country’s youth. Mr Pradhan further called for outcome-oriented research aimed at improving the ease of living and driving societal progress.

In a social media post, the Education Minister informed that the standing committee also deliberated on a roadmap for achieving academic and research excellence. Expressing confidence on IISER, the Minister said that each institute will foster a new culture of excellence and nurture scientists, innovators and entrepreneurs. He added that it will also enhance India’s knowledge leadership on the global stage.