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A DST flagship scheme in which schools nominate the best original student ideas; selected students get an INSPIRE Award of Rs 10,000 and compete in district, state and national exhibitions and project competitions.
The scheme, run by DST with the National Innovation Foundation, aims to collect one million original ideas rooted in science and societal applications. NIF shortlists the top 1,00,000 ideas; INSPIRE Awards of Rs 10,000 are paid by direct benefit transfer to shortlisted students; District and State Level Exhibition and Project Competitions then pick entries for the National Level Exhibition and Project Competition (NLEPC). Shortlisted students receive mentorship at premier institutions.