UNESCO’s Special IIT Status

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco) conferred a special designation to the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (IIT-B) for creating a knowledge-based society and for its rich knowledge heritage. 

The association of IIT-B and Unesco goes back to 1958 when the latter extended its cooperation in setting up the 50-year-old institute at Powai. And on Wednesday, IIT-B received the ‘Knowledge Heritage Center’ status from the Unesco’s New Delhi office. The designation endorses and reinforces the Institute’s international standing as a world-class research center.

“IIT-B was originally established with the cooperation and participation of Unesco,” said Minja Yang, Unesco Director. “Over the past 50 years, it has grown in stature as an institution of national importance and a leader in higher education, research and training. Unesco is delighted to renew and strengthen its partnership with IIT-B.”

IIT-B Director, Professor Ashok Mishra pointed out that both IIT-B and Unesco work through academic and research collaborations with national and international universities, governments and industries to meet the needs of society.

Established in 1948, Unesco’s New Delhi office operates programmes to strengthen science and technology, including ecological and earth sciences, for sustainable development.

Unesco and IIT-B also signed an agreement to “strengthen knowledge and innovation with a special focus on supporting sustained and inclusive growth in Indian society”. This means, both the organizations will promote traditional technology and renewable energy for sustainable development, which is crucial for India. Under the agreement, IIT-B will contribute a revolving fund of Rs 10 lakh for various joint activities.

Courtesy : www.hindustantimes.com

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