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== The Plan == |
== The Plan == |
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The Prime Minister of India laid the foundation stone of the '''National Institute of Science Education and Research''' (NISER) on August 28, 2006, in [[Bhubaneswar]], [[Orissa]]. NISER will be a premier research institution in India along the lines of the internationally reputed [[IISc]] in Bangalore, and five sister institutions, the [[IISER]]s to come up at Pune, Mohali, Kolkata, Bhopal and Thiruvanthapuram in India. However, unlike the IISERs, which will be governed by India's Ministry of Human Resources Development, NISER will operate under the umbrella of the Indian [[Department of Atomic Energy (India) |Department of Atomic Energy (DAE)]]. The government of India has earmarked an initial outlay of Rs. |
The Prime Minister of India laid the foundation stone of the '''National Institute of Science Education and Research''' (NISER) on August 28, 2006, in [[Bhubaneswar]], [[Orissa]]. NISER will be a premier research institution in India along the lines of the internationally reputed [[IISc]] in Bangalore, and five sister institutions, the [[IISER]]s to come up at Pune, Mohali, Kolkata, Bhopal and Thiruvanthapuram in India. However, unlike the IISERs, which will be governed by India's Ministry of Human Resources Development, NISER will operate under the umbrella of the Indian [[Department of Atomic Energy (India) |Department of Atomic Energy (DAE)]]. The government of India has earmarked an initial outlay of Rs. 823 crores (INR 7.5 billion) during the first seven years of this project. |
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The first phase of the institution will be implemented by expanding the already functioning [[Institute of Physics, Bhubaneswar|Institute of Physics, Bhubaneswar (IoPB)]]. |
The first phase of the institution will be implemented by expanding the already functioning [[Institute of Physics, Bhubaneswar|Institute of Physics, Bhubaneswar (IoPB)]]. The [[Orissa]] government has provided 300 acres free of cost for the upcoming campus, in Barunei Hills, between [[Bhubaneswar]], the state capital and [[Khurda]]. This location is only a few kms southwest of[[Bhubaneswar]]. Dr. Kakodkar, the chairperson of DAE has also indicated that the campus would be upgraded to the level of a science city. |
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The institute is making all out efforts to recruit world class talent in all branches of science as faculty in NISER. Special arrangements are being made for the accommodation for the first batch of graduate students within Bhubaneswar city. Additionally, the Institute of Physics is also taking care of NISER's future infrastructure needs. Its scientists are regularly visiting other established institutions within India as well as leading universities abroad, such as [[Princeton University]], [[Caltech]] and [[École Polytechnique]]. |
The institute is making all out efforts to recruit world class talent in all branches of science as faculty in NISER. Special arrangements are being made for the accommodation for the first batch of graduate students within Bhubaneswar city. Additionally, the Institute of Physics is also taking care of NISER's future infrastructure needs. Its scientists are regularly visiting other established institutions within India as well as leading universities abroad, such as [[Princeton University]], [[Caltech]] and [[École Polytechnique]]. |
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| Website | www.iopb.res.in/~niser |
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The Plan
The Prime Minister of India laid the foundation stone of the National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER) on August 28, 2006, in Bhubaneswar, Orissa. NISER will be a premier research institution in India along the lines of the internationally reputed IISc in Bangalore, and five sister institutions, the IISERs to come up at Pune, Mohali, Kolkata, Bhopal and Thiruvanthapuram in India. However, unlike the IISERs, which will be governed by India's Ministry of Human Resources Development, NISER will operate under the umbrella of the Indian Department of Atomic Energy (DAE). The government of India has earmarked an initial outlay of Rs. 823 crores (INR 7.5 billion) during the first seven years of this project.
The first phase of the institution will be implemented by expanding the already functioning Institute of Physics, Bhubaneswar (IoPB). The Orissa government has provided 300 acres free of cost for the upcoming campus, in Barunei Hills, between Bhubaneswar, the state capital and Khurda. This location is only a few kms southwest ofBhubaneswar. Dr. Kakodkar, the chairperson of DAE has also indicated that the campus would be upgraded to the level of a science city.
The institute is making all out efforts to recruit world class talent in all branches of science as faculty in NISER. Special arrangements are being made for the accommodation for the first batch of graduate students within Bhubaneswar city. Additionally, the Institute of Physics is also taking care of NISER's future infrastructure needs. Its scientists are regularly visiting other established institutions within India as well as leading universities abroad, such as Princeton University, Caltech and École Polytechnique.
According to Prof. Viyogi, the director of the Institute of Physics, NISER's excellence in research and education and the synergy thereof will be ensured by the rigorous standards put forth by the Department of Atomic Energy. He has announced that NISER will start functioning in 2007.
The Indian Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh has stated categorically that NISER will compare with the best institutions in the country in terms of facilities and faculty. If so, this move will help elevate the standard of research and education in Orissa, a state that has for several decades been severely discriminated against by the government of India while setting up academic and research institutions of national importance.
Academics
The National Institute of Science Education and Research will be dedicated to graduate education and research only. It will offer 5 year integrated M.S. as well as Ph. D. degrees in several areas of pure and applied sciences.
Students graduating from high school will be admitted into NISER's integrated M.Sc programs through the highly competitive JEE (Joint Entrance Exam) that is conducted annually by the IITs. Until a separate campus is established, NISER students will be obtaining degrees through the Homi Bhabha National Institute, which is already a deemed university for post-graduate studies.
According to Prof. Viyogi, NISER's excellence in research and education will be ensured by the rigorous standards put forth by the Department of Atomic Energy.
List of schools and departments
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Biology
- Computer Science
- Earth and Planetary Science
- Engineering Sciences
See also
- Indian Institute of Science
- Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research
- Homi Bhabha National Institute
- Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
References
- PM announces setting up of National Institute of Science Education and Research at Bhubaneswar
- NISER Bhubaneswar, India (site updated regularly for the latest news on NISER's progress)
- NISER project report to be ready in a week - Prof. Viyogi