Facts for Prelims (FFP)
Source: TH
Context: The Indian Science, Technology, and Engineering Facilities Map (I-STEM) is launching the Samavesha project at IISc., Bengaluru.
- The project aims to enhance research collaboration in India by improving accessibility to facilities and labs.
- The platform allows researchers and industries to connect with institutions that have the required equipment, enabling them to rent it for experiments.
The initiative aims to save capital expenditure for researchers, industries, and startups and prevent duplication of resources at the national level.
The Indian Science, Technology, and Engineering Facilities Map (I-STEM) is a national web portal that helps researchers find the facilities they need for their R&D work. The portal also aims to connect resources to researchers.
