’Innovations Authority’ a first for Karnataka.

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, Nov 01 2019: The plans to have an Innovation Authority (IA) has been approved by the state cabinet, in order to ensure that Karnataka is ahead of other states in innovation, Deputy Chief Minister C N Ashwath Narayan said on October 31, Thursday.

 

Addressing the gathering at the installation ceremony of the new president Dr Annayya Kulal  and his team of the Mangaluru branch of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) for the year 2019-20 organised at the IMA hall.

The Authority that is being planned in the state will be the country’s first Innovation Authority.

Ashwath Narayan, who is also Minister for Information Technology and Biotechnology and Science and Technology, said that an environment motivating innovation by providing all facilities will be created for next two years. The minister also revealed planning reforms in medical education and higher education.

Dr Kulal outlined the programmes being planned for next 12 months,which cheered the congregation present.