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Centre approves fourth phase roll-out of GIAN Scheme

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From UPSC perspective, the following things are important :

Prelims level: GIAN Scheme

Mains level: NA

Central Idea

  • The Ministry of Education is preparing to restart the fourth phase of Global Initiative of Academic Networks (GIAN) scheme.

Global Initiative of Academic Networks (GIAN)

  • The GIAN was initiated in 2015.
  • It is a project under the Ministry of Education.
  • Coordinating Body: IIT Kharagpur
  • Purpose: To harness the expertise of international scientists and entrepreneurs, fostering their involvement with Indian higher education institutions.
  • This initiative aims to enhance India’s academic resources, speed up quality improvements, and raise India’s scientific and technological standards to a globally competitive level.

Key Components of GIAN

  • Foreign experts receive an honorarium to cover their travel and other expenses.
  • These international experts/faculties conduct short-term courses in Indian institutions.
  • Initially aimed at fostering India-USA collaborations, the program later expanded its reach.
  • Course durations vary, ranging from a minimum of one week to a maximum of three weeks.
  • Foreign experts can receive a total payment of up to US$ 8000 (~ ₹7 lakh) for 12 to 14 hours of teaching and up to US$ 12000 (~ ₹12 lakh) for 20 to 28 hours, covering their travel and honorarium.

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