♦ The 4th edition of the annual ASEAN India Grassroots Innovation Forum (AIGIF) was launched in Langkawi, Malaysia on 28th November 2023.

♦ India along with 10 ASEAN Member States (AMS) were participated in this event.

♦ The AIGIF is an annual programme focused on fostering a strengthened relationship between India and AMS on the premise of co-operation in Science, Technology and Innovation (STI).

♦ While on one side it aims to give exposure to social innovations in different countries, it also strengthens governance in the grassroots innovation eco-system.