Union Minister of State Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated 8 new Nidhi I-TBIs across India

Current Context: Union Minister of State Dr. Jitendra Singh recently inaugurated eight new NIDHI Inclusive Technology Business Incubators (i-TBIs) across India.

• This initiative is part of the Department of Science and Technology’s (DST) efforts to foster innovation and entrepreneurship, particularly in Tier II and Tier III cities.
• The new i-TBIs have been established at the following locations:
• Central University of Rajasthan, Ajmer
• Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana, Punjab
• BLDE University, Bijapur, Karnataka
• Aligarh Muslim University, Uttar Pradesh
• Pranveer Singh Institute of Technology, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
• Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh
• GSSS Institute of Engineering and Technology for Women, Mysore, Karnataka
• University of Petroleum & Energy Studies (UPES), Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
• These incubators aim to cultivate an entrepreneurial culture among students, faculty, and local communities, providing essential infrastructure and resources to support startups.

Question:

1 What is the purpose of the NIDHI Inclusive Technology Business Incubators (i-TBIs) initiative launched by the Department of Science and Technology (DST)?

• A) To foster innovation and entrepreneurship, particularly in Tier II and Tier III cities
• B) To promote scientific research in metro cities
• C) To support international collaboration in technology development
• D) To provide scholarships to students in rural areas

Answer: a) The initiative aims to foster innovation and entrepreneurship, particularly in Tier II and Tier III cities, by providing essential infrastructure and resources for startups.