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President pitches for innovation clubs and tinkering labs in schools

President Pranab Mukherjee has pitched for setting up of innovation clubs and tinkering labs in schools in order to develop a sustainable and innovative society. Addressing students, faculty members of higher educational institutions from Rashtrapati Bhavan through video conferencing yesterday, Mr Mukherjee said India may have lagged behind in some high-tech innovations but when it comes to developing solutions to everyday problems, the country has made a difference.<br/><br/> He also called upon educationists, corporate and community leaders to think of extending recognition to creative and innovative people of the country. The President said India is the world's largest youth-populated nation. Over 600 million people in India are below the age of 25 years.

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