Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Friday directed authorities concerned to provide all possible help to young scientists and entrepreneurs to start innovative projects.
The chief minister visited the Guwahati Biotech Park Society, of which he is the chairman, and asked the Director of IIT, Guwahati, under which the park operates, to start innovative projects for young scientists and entrepreneurs.
“Space may be given free of cost to the young scientists and entrepreneurs so that they can come up with innovative ideas,” Gogoi said.
Members of the Biotech faculty apprised Gogoi of the various activities undertaken by the park and a power-point presentation was also made about the functioning and various activities of the park.
The chief minister appreciated the activities undertaken by the Park and extended his government’s support and cooperation in all its future endeavours.
The Guwahati Biotech Park, first of its kind in eastern region, was inaugurated Tarun Gogoi on February 25, 2011. (PTI)
