SERB-PRISM Portal

The Science and Engineering Board (SERB) launched a portal called “SERB – Project Information System & Management(SERB-PRISM Portal)

About the SERB-PRISM Portal:

The portal aims to provide information regarding all projects sanctioned by SERB from 2011 onwards.
It will help researchers in research trends, and learning about cutting-edge science.

About Science and Engineering Board(SERB):

SERB is a statutory body established in 2009.
It functions under the Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology.
It is chaired by the Secretary to the Government of India.
Further, it has other senior government officials and eminent scientists as members.
It was set up for promoting basic research in science and engineering.
The SERB also provides financial assistance to scientists, academic institutions, Research and Development laboratories, industrial concerns, and other agencies for such research.

Source: PIB

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