IUST gets 3.5 star rating from MoE
Srinagar: The Institutions Innovation Council (IIC) Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India has awarded CIED-Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) with a star rating of 3.5/5, which is a significant improvement over its previous rating of one star in 2021.
The award was given in recognition of the efforts of IUST towards promoting innovation and entrepreneurship among youth and fostering a culture of start-ups in the University.
Over 6000 institutions across the country participated in the annual innovation performance evaluation.
Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development (CIED), IUST with eight verticals was inaugurated by the Lieutenant Governor J&K in May, this year.
During a short period it has emerged as an important centre for promotion of innovation and entrepreneurships in Jammu and Kashmir.
Vice Chancellor IUST Prof. Shakil Ahmad Romshoo complimented Director CIED, Dr. Parvaiz Mir and his entire team for the achievement and urged the University fraternity to explore avenues of linking all the University Departments and Centres with the activities of CIED to further boost the Innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystem in the University.
Dr. Parvaiz said that the University has undertaken a series of initiatives including strengthening IUST-industry linkages, supporting various start-ups, putting in place start-up and IPR policies, strengthening cooperation and engagement with organizations, and promoting entrepreneurship in the country.
He said such initiatives also helped in building the capacity of the youth, particularly students from IUST and neighboring colleges, which has helped the university to develop an innovation and entrepreneurship enabling environment.
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