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OTHER IMPORTANT EVENTS & CELEBRATIONS

IIM VISAKHAPATNAM HOSTS THE SPRINGER NATURE INDIA RESEARCH TOUR

15 OCTOBER

On the backdrop of the Springer Nature India Research Tour in partnership with the Indian Ministry

of Education, IIMV, hosted the Springer Nature team to share insights on Research and engaged in an
invigorating panel discussion on the topic “Role of ebooks in academic learning and research around – HSS

& Management.”

Prof. Shivshanker Singh Patel, Coordinator (A&R),
Prof. Amit Shankar, Chair (Research & Publications

Committee), Prof. Kalyan Kolkuluri, Chair

(Library Advisory Committee) spoke on research
communication and role of ebooks in academic

learning and research around Humanities and Social
Sciences (HSS) and Management area. The event

was attended by management students, research

scholars and other renowned industry experts.

Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Shivshanker
Singh Patel, Coordinator (A&R) said that the India

Research Tour’s primary objective is to fortify the
Indian research landscape by nurturing the talents

of young researchers and creating an inclusive
environment for knowledge dissemination. One of
the tour’s fundamental principles is to democratize

research, foster conversations to enable access for
all and promote Sustainable Development Goals

(SDGs).

Mr. Venkatesh Sarvasiddhi, Managing Director, Springer Nature India shared his perspective stating: “The
National Research Tour embodies a holistic approach to foster research, innovation, and knowledge-sharing

throughout India. Our joint objective with the Ministry of Education is to strengthen India’s research landscape,
empower young researchers, promote access for all, and contribute towards Sustainable Development

Goals. We are particularly committed to empowering women researchers and facilitating access for girl

students, thus promoting the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion within Indian academia.”

The Ministry of Education and Springer Nature India are resolute in steering India toward a sustainable and
innovative future. This collaborative endeavour, grounded in research, innovation, and the realization of the

SDGs, symbolizes India’s unwavering commitment to meaningful progress.

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