Indo-German Research Co-operation on Artificial Intelligence
The German Federal Minister for Education & Research, Ms.
AnjaKarliczek on a recent visit to India called on the Union Minister for
Science & Technology, Earth Sciences and Health &Family Welfare, Dr.
Harsh Vardhan to discuss various activities under Science and Technology and
status of research – cooperation between both countries.
Ms. Karliczek and Dr. Harsh Vardhan expressed their happiness on Joint
Declaration Intent to launch dedicated research cooperation on Artificial
Intelligence addressing several societal issues pertaining to cyber security.
The interdisciplinary Cyber Physical Systems programme launched in India last
year by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) encompasses all elements
including Artificial Intelligence, Internet of things etc. This new initiative
with Germany will be operated through existing Indo-German Science and
Technology Centre at Gurugram.
The visiting Minster and Dr. Harsh Vardhan expressed satisfaction on research
Cooperation between the two countries for the past few decades through which
2,000 scientists, scholars and students from both countries have exchanged
their knowledge through networking visits supported by the DST under Government
of India and Ministry of Education and Research, Government of Germany.
They also acknowledged the progress of Indo-German Science and Technology
Centre jointly established by the two Governments since 2010 onwards. The
Centre supports in 2+2 (involving industry and academia from both sides) mode
for translation of research into products / processes and services, serving as
unique model of research partnership for socioeconomic contribution through
technological intervention. These projects have been on the themes of Advanced
Manufacturing and Materials, Biotechnology / Bioeconomy, embedded system and
ICT, biomedical technologies, sustainable energy / energy materials for
storage, efficiency, environment, water and waste water management and Smart
Cities – integrated water management and sanitation systems for urban settings technologies
for waste utilisation.
Indian and German scientists are also cooperating with other international
community on Facility for Antiproton and Ion Research (FAIR) at Darmstadt,
Germany. The FAIR facility is under development at present.
Karliczekis was on a visit to India as a part of the German delegation led by
Chancellor Dr. Angela Merkel. The delegation also participated in the 5th
edition of the Inter-Governmental Consultations between India and Germany. In
the presence of the Indian and German high level delegations led by Prime
Minister Shri Narendra Modi and German Chancellor, Dr. Angela Merkel, the Joint
Declaration for cooperation in Artificial Intelligence was exchanged today.
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