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Amid a function held on
the TU premises, Flemming Topsøe, a Danish professor inagurated the center on
the TU premises, Kirtipur.
"The center has a
plan to introduce a Research and Development (R&D) culture in Nepal, and
help nurture and promote innovation-based ecosystems for socio-economic
development by employing both grassroots (bottom-up) and top-down
approaches," the chairman and the founder of the center Pun told Republica
Online on Friday evening.
The center, established
in 2012 has received a fund of Rs 80 million so far. People from home and
abroad have provided donations to establish the center. |
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Professor Flemming
extended Rs 16 million grant assistance to set up the center.
TU, the central
university of Nepal has provided land for the purpose of establishing the
center.
Chairman Pun said that
the center will manage financial resources by producing export quality mineral
water from Himalayan springs, developing soft drinks from ginger and Himalayan
herbs, and producing power from solar and bio-gas for sale, investing in
tourism businesses etc.
NIC has also aimed at
starting a software company to generate income for its sustainability, he said.
“We have a plan to
promote innovation and entrepreneurship by encouraging the youths with ideas
and vision to produce goods within the country and promote trade. At present, a
total of 20 projects are being run by the center in various fields including
bio-medical, agriculture, education, health and drone, etc.
The NIC has now
expedited preparations for producing fodder for poultry and fish in Chitwan
while works for the promotion of tourism and development of agriculture are
currently underway in different cities including Pokhara and Biratnagar.
“We don’t seek academic
qualification among aspiring and innovate youths. Rather, any motivated youth
with vision and a proper plan will be aided with necessary funds and
technology,” Pun added. |
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On the occasion,
82-year-old Professor Flemming was also honored.
Mahabir Pun is a Nepali scientist. He was awarded the prestigious Magsaysay Award in 2007 for his initiative to introduce internet and e-commerce in rural areas of Myagdi district.
Mahabir Pun is a Nepali scientist. He was awarded the prestigious Magsaysay Award in 2007 for his initiative to introduce internet and e-commerce in rural areas of Myagdi district.
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