'Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research' (INSPIRE) scheme is one of the flagship programmes of Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India. The INSPIRE Awards - MANAK (Million Minds Augmenting National Aspirations and Knowledge), being executed by DST with National Innovation Foundation – India (NIF), an autonomous body of DST, aims to motivate students in the age group of 10-15 years and studying in classes 6 to 10. The objective of the scheme is to target one million original ideas/innovations rooted in science and societal applications to foster a culture of creativity and innovative thinking among school children.
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This site has security measures in place to protect the loss, misuse and alteration of the information under our control. Unfortunately, due to the nature of Internet communications, no data transmission over the Internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure. While INSPIRE-MANAK remains committed to protecting the privacy of our users, we cannot ensure or warrant the security of any information you transmit to us, and you do so at your own risk. Once we receive your transmission, we make our best effort to ensure its security on our systems. We do so by using secure technology, privacy protection controls, and restrictions on employee access, however, we make no representations regarding the veracity of such measures.
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INSPIRE-MANAK will not be liable for damages of any kind for any consequences arising out of or in connection with the use, or the inability to use, or the performance of the information, services, contents or materials contained in this website. No person working with INSPIRE-MANAK or on this website will be liable for any damages arising out of the use of the content contained in this website. The innovations done by the respective teachers/officials, cases and other material presented here are meant only for learning purposes and discussion. They are not designed to present illustrations of either correct or incorrect handling of educational problems.
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