The Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research is a multidisciplinary research institute. It was established by the Department of Science and Technology of the Government of India, to mark the birth centenary of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. It is located in Jakkur, Bangalore, India. Its mandate is to pursue and promote scientific research and training at the frontiers of science and engineering. At present Prof. M. R. S. Rao is the president of the JNCASR and Prof. C. N. R. Rao as the honorary president and Founder of the institute.
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