Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurates second edition of IInvenTiv at IIT Hyderabad

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated the second edition of the Ministry of Education’s flagship R&D Innovation Fair, IInvenTiv-2024, at IIT Hyderabad today.

IInvenTiv-2024 will present a diverse array of innovative projects, showcasing a total of 120 groundbreaking initiatives from 53 esteemed institutes. These innovations are from a broad and collaborative spectrum of participating institutions, including prestigious names such as IITs, NITs, IISERs, IIITs, IISc Bangalore, and the top 50 NIRF-ranked engineering institutions in the country.

Alongside the education minister, Sanjay Murthy, Secretary of Higher Education, the Ministry of Education, and several other heads of leading academic institutions and industry leaders were present at the



event.

"IInvenTiv-2024 at IIT Hyderabad signifies a momentous gathering of brilliant minds, visionaries, and trailblazers in the realms of science, technology, and industry. As we embark on this transformative journey, I recognise the crucial role of education in realising the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat," said the education minister.

He further added," Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's advocacy for transformative education aligns seamlessly with this initiative, and IIT Hyderabad, known for its commitment to academic excellence, provides an ideal backdrop for this collaborative endeavour for displaying industry-relevant R&D and innovation."

IInvenTiv-2024 aims to showcase the holistic impact of the research and innovation carried out by the top Higher Education Institutes in our country.