Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav lays foundation stone for the new Advanced Technology and Research Innovation (ATRI) campus, focusing on five emerging areas of national importance: Quantum and Advanced Materials, Drone Technology, Sustainable Systems and Technology, Medical Devices and Diagnostics, and AI and Robotics.
Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav, in a significant move to advance science, technology and innovation, laid the foundation stone for the extended campus of the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Bhopal. The new campus, named Advanced Technology and Research Innovation (ATRI), is being developed at a cost of ₹485 crore.
The Chief Minister unveiled the foundation stone at the site of the new campus and commenced construction work. He also planted banyan and peepal saplings during the ceremony.
IISER Bhopal, an Institution of National Importance established under an Act of Parliament and functioning under the Union Ministry of Education, will focus on five emerging areas of national importance: Quantum and Advanced Materials, Drone Technology, Sustainable Systems and Technology, Medical Devices and Diagnostics, and AI and Robotics.
The Chief Minister emphasized that science, technology and innovation are being given renewed impetus under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. He stated that the Madhya Pradesh Government is committed to advancing this vision by strengthening research and innovation across sectors.
NITI Aayog Member Shri Govardhan Das described the foundation stone-laying and unveiling of Swami Vivekananda’s statue at IISER Bhopal as important milestones in its development. He added that the statue would inspire students towards youthful energy, nation-building and excellence.
MLA Shri Rameshwar Sharma, faculty members, officers, employees and students of the institute were present during the ceremony.
IISER Bhopal’s officiating Director, Shri Raghuveer Singh Tomar, highlighted that the institution has established a distinct identity in education, science and innovation. Established in 2008, IISER Bhopal has made significant contributions over the past 18 years in science, engineering, humanities and social sciences.
The state government has allotted 52 acres of land for this expanded campus.
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