Indian Institute of Technology Madras has introduced a new project known as IITM Global to make the institute the first multinational IIT in the world. External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar launched the programme and aims at increasing the global presence of IIT Madras through research, academic programmes and start-up ventures. It will support collaborative research, consultancy, technology transfer, and innovation infrastructure in the major areas of AI, quantum technologies, cybersecurity, and green systems. This international drive will lead to the development of cross-border education and innovation, thereby enhancing India's position as a global provider of higher education.
Key Features of the IITM Global Programme
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The IITM Global is organised with the help of a four-pronged model on the global transfer of technologies, joint development projects, internationalisation of start-ups, and foreign investment attraction.
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It seeks to attain a global presence in the initial stages in the US, Dubai, Malaysia and Germany with the intention of expansion.
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The platform provides an innovation, research, startup and industry partner plug-and-play model of accessing global markets, capital and research partnerships.
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It will also sponsor deep-tech research projects such as AI, quantum computing, cybersecurity, energy sustainability, etc.
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The programme combines the academic programmes, ecosystems of innovation and industry partnerships to make a global impact on entrepreneurship.
Previous Year Questions and Answers
| Exam | Year | Question | Answer |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPSC Prelims | 2010 | First IIT was established at which place? | IIT Kharagpur |
| UPSC Prelims | 2016 | Which Act governs the IITs in India? | Institutes of Technology Act, 1961 |
| UPSC Prelims | 2021 | Which body coordinates among all IITs? | IIT Council |
| SSC CGL | 2018 | Which IIT was the first to be set up in India? | IIT Kharagpur |
| SSC CHSL | 2020 | How many IITs are there in India? | 23 |
| SSC GD | 2019 | Which IIT is located in Tamil Nadu? | IIT Madras |
| RRB Group D | 2018 | IITs are established under which ministry? | Ministry of Education |
| RRB NTPC | 2020 | Where is the headquarters of the IIT Council located? | New Delhi |
| CDS | 2017 | IIT Kharagpur was established in which year? | 1951 |
| NDA | 2021 | Which IIT was set up with German assistance? | IIT Madras |
Conclusion (IIT Madras Aims to Become First Multinational IIT)
The program by the IIT Madras to be the first multinational IIT is a significant move towards globalization of Indian higher education. Through partnerships with other organisations throughout the world, it can improve research, innovation, and diversity among students. This will enhance the global activities of IIT Madras and will be seen as an example to other Indian institutes to emulate.
