A Central Animal Facility and In vitro Drug Testing Facility at the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER) was inaugurated in Kamrup district recently

It is a vital initiative launched under the Science and Technology Intervention in North Eastern Region (STINER) programme

Objectives of STINER:

Promote Local Innovation: STINER focuses on encouraging and supporting local innovations by providing scientific and technical assistance. This aims to empower local communities, particularly in rural and remote areas.

Technology Dissemination: The programme facilitates the transfer of appropriate technologies from research institutions to the grassroots level, enhancing the productivity of sectors like agriculture, handicrafts, rural industries, and traditional practices

STEM initiative too is important