Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Monday that the cutting-edge facility will serve as a central hub for transformational innovation, incubation, skill development, and entrepreneurship in the Union Territory.
Speaking at the foundation stone-laying ceremony for the Innovation Tower at the University of Jammu, Sinha said, “The one-of-a-kind facility will house the Atal Innovation Centre and Data Analytical Centre, Skill Development and Career Progression Centre and Innovation Council.”
“It will have a dedicated space for the Innovative Undergraduate Programme “Design Your Degree” and provide a collaborative space for startups,” the Lt. Governor observed.
The facility will be completed in two phases under the Capex budget of 2023–24.
“The Innovation Tower will provide space for ideation and collaboration. It will encourage youth to discuss new concepts and utilise the testing facility for future projects to reduce the duration of the incubation period,” he added.
The Lt. Governor directed the planning team to ensure space is flexible with in-built capability and multiple spaces for future technology. He further emphasised the importance of creating a space for intellectual collision and experience sharing by students and mentors.
Presently, the building is approved for construction with G+3 floors in Phase I. There is a provision to raise the structure to G+7 floors in Phase II.
Alok Kumar, Principal Secretary, Higher Education Department; Prof. Umesh Rai, Vice Chancellor, Jammu University; senior officials, faculty members, and students of the university were present.
