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- For the first time in the country, academic users in India will be able to access the MATLAB software suite at no cost through the Indian Science Technology and Engineering facilities Map (I-STEM) portal.
About
- The MATLAB software suite is hosted on the cloud server of I-STEM to provide user-friendly access from anywhere in India.
- MATLAB is a proprietary multi-paradigm programming language and numeric computing environment developed by MathWorks.
- It is expected to assist many students and researchers in the country, especially those in the more remote and less-endowed institutions, thereby enhancing learning outcomes and promoting R&D efforts across India.
I-STEM Portal
- About:
- I-STEM stands for Indian Science, Technology and Engineering Facilities Map.
- Launched in January 2020. It is an initiative of the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India (PSA, GoI) under the aegis of the Prime Minister Science, Technology and Innovation Advisory Council (PM-STIAC).
- It is a National Web portal for sharing R&D (Research and Development) facilities.
- The portal facilitates researchers to access slots for the use of equipment, as well as to share the details of the outcomes, such as patents, publications and technologies.
- In July 2021, the I-STEM project was accorded an extension for five years, until 2026 and entered its second phase with added features.
- Phase-II:
- The new phase will be designed as a dynamic digital platform that will provide a boost to research and innovation, especially for 2 tier and 3 tier cities and also for the emerging start-up ecosystem.
Significance of I-STEM
- Optimal Usage of R&D Resources
- Linking Researchers and Resources
- Strengthen the idea of “Equal Opportunities to All”.
- This will minimize the downtime of the precious equipment/tools.
- Strengthen the initiative “Local to Vocal”
Source: PIB
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