Speeches
10-03-2017 , SPEECH BY THE PRESIDENT OF INDIA, SHRI PRANAB MUKHERJEE AT THE PRESENTATION OF KEY RECOMMENDATIONS EMANATING FROM THE ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS WITH THE LEADERS ON THE CONSULTATION AND POLICY DIALOGUE ABOUT START-UP, INCUBATION AND FINANCING INNOVATIONS TO THE PRESIDENT
I am happy to be here amongst you at the closing of the one week long ‘festival of innovations’. the festival has seen spirited exchanges and collaboration between different stakeholders who are part of the innovation value chain. for me personally, the most gratifying feature is that we at rashtrapati bhavan have been able to facilitate dialogue and the creation ... More
05-03-2017 , SPEECH BY THE PRESIDENT OF INDIA, SHRI PRANAB MUKHERJEE AT THE RAPPORTEURS SUMMARIZATION OF THE GLOBAL ROUNDTABLE ON INCLUSIVE INNOVATIONS
To begin with, let me compliment the distinguished national and international delegates for participating in this important global round-table on inclusive innovations. i have had the benefit to listen to dr. francis gurry, director general of wipo, and dr. r.a. mashelkar, chairperson of nif, today. i am thankful to both of them for sharing their knowledge and insights on ... More
04-03-2017 , Speech of the President at Ninth Biennial Grassroots Innovation Awards
At the very outset, i would like to welcome guests from india and abroad for participating in the presentation of the ninth national biennial award for grassroots innovations and outstanding traditional knowledge. at the outset, let me congratulate the award winners for their contribution in the sphere of innovation. behind their beaming faces, which i can see, lie their hard ... More
07-11-2016 , ADDRESS BY THE PRESIDENT OF INDIA, SHRI PRANAB MUKHERJEE ON THE OCCASION OF PRESENTATION OF DR. A.P.J. ABDUL KALAM IGNITE AWARDS FUNCTION
I am indeed very happy to join you for the dr. a.p.j. abdul kalam ignite awards function and present the awards to this group of creative young children of our society. my congratulations to all the awardees and their families and teachers! it is heartening to see so many creative minds trying to tackle the challenges faced by ... More
30-11-2015 , SPEECH BY THE PRESIDENT OF INDIA, SHRI PRANAB MUKHERJEE AT THE PRESENTATION OF DR. APJ ABDUL KALAM IGNITE AWARDS
I am happy to be amidst you today in this prestigious institute which has excelled in higher education and provided leadership for the management and business education in the country. the fusion of excellence and relevance in this campus, which has been exhibited through the creative and innovative ideas of young children from all over the country, makes this institute ... More
04-11-2015 , Innovation is the currency of the future: Prez
i understand the national innovation foundation has compiled a catalogue of grassroots innovations after segregating them into three sectors. i am sure central institutions as well as participating industries will find it a useful document. i am confident that this linkage of grassroots innovators with entrepreneurs and financiers will yield a rich crop of start ups,the president said. More
13-03-2015 , Speech By The President Of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee At The Roundtable On Financing Of Innovations With Leaders Of Banking And Financial Sectors
In collaboration with the national innovation foundation, can help create a pool of mentors in every district to assess and meet the financial needs of the innovators More
07-03-2015 , SPEECH BY THE PRESIDENT OF INDIA, SHRI PRANAB MUKHERJEE AT THE EIGHTH NATIONAL PRESIDENTIAL BIENNIAL AWARD FUNCTION FOR GRASSROOTS INNOVATIONS AND OUTSTANDING TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND INNOVATION EXHIBITION
Take this opportunity to also compliment the national innovation foundation (nif) - india for unleashing the creative potential of the grassroots innovators and for championing the cause of inclusive innovation through its various initiatives. in particular, i would like to place on record my high appreciation for the outstanding contribution of prof. mashelkar and prof. anil gupta in making innovation ... More
07-03-2015 , Speech By The President Of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee At The Rapporteurs’ Summarization On Global Roundtable On Inclusive Innovations
The next major breakthrough will come through micro venture innovation finance, which has been pioneered by the honey bee network and national innovation foundation.by partnering with companies and colleges in india and abroad, our grassroots innovators will propel a different kind of globalization.the products and services based on grassroots knowledge and creativity will reach global markets in an ... More
19-11-2013 , SPEECH BY THE PRESIDENT OF INDIA,SHRI PRANAB MUKHERJEE, WHILE RECEIVING THE NATIONAL INNOVATION COUNCIL'S REPORT TO THE PEOPLE 2013
I am delighted to receive the third annual 'report to the people’ of the national innovation council. the council was constituted by the prime minister to realise the vision of the government of making this decade as india's ‘decade of innovation’. i wish dr. sam pitroda and his team at the national innovation council great success in their pioneering initiatives ... More
07-03-2013 , Speech by The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at the presentation of The Seventh Biennial Grassroots Innovation Awards adn Inauguration of Innovation Exhibition
The achievements of the national innovation foundation (nif) over the last decade, based on the voluntary contribution of thousands of honey bee network members are creditable. reaching out to different villages through shodhyatras, a new idiom of social connectivity has been achieved at the grassroots level. recognizing creative people at their doorsteps sends a message that the country cares for ... More
07-03-2013 , The Seventh National Award function
Speech by the president of india, shri pranab mukherjee at the presentation of the seventh biennial grassroots innovation awards and inauguration of innovation exhibition More
02-11-2012 , Speech by The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee for receiving The National Innovation Council's 'Report To The People' 2012
National innovation council in its 'report to the people', we have to evolve our own model of development - which must be based on our unique needs and challenges, especially the challenge of equitable growth. More