Delhi, January 13: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday chaired the third Meeting of the Standing Committee of Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISERs) and suggested on more student-focused approaches in order to unleash the full potential of talented youths.

He reviewed all seven IISERs on their academic and research outputs and on their future plans.

Highlighting the importance on more student-focused approaches, Pradhan wrote on ‘X’, “It would held unleashing the full potential of our talented youth as well as for engaging in outcome-centric research for facilitating ease-of-living and societal advancement.”

The Standing Committee also brainstormed on the roadmap ahead for achieving academic and research excellence, enriching student-experience and enhancing the core mission of providing world-class scientific education and research.

“The IISERs are jewels in the crown of higher education in India. I am confident that each of our IISER will establish a new culture of academic and research excellence, foster a new generation of scientists, innovators and entrepreneurs who will be equipped to address national and global scientific challenges and further enhance India’s knowledge prowess in the global arena,” Pradhan wrote.

The IISER Standing Committee headed by the Union Education Minister, with the Secretary (Higher Education) as the vice-chairperson, and includes Directors of all IISERs, the Director of IISc, and the DST Secretary along with field/subject experts. The Standing Committee is a key advisory body that focuses on the academic and research direction of the seven IISERs, including their future plans, student-centric approaches, and outcome-oriented research.