The Indian Navy has entered into a partnership with the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur to develop and promote technology, innovative solutions, and research and development. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed at Naval Headquarters in New Delhi, solidifying the two organizations’ commitment to working together towards technological advancement. Rear Admiral K Srinivas, Asst. Chief of Materiel (Dockyard & Refit) at Naval Headquarters, and Prof. (Ms) Rintu Banerjee, Dean (R&D) of IIT Kharagpur, signed the MoU in the presence of Prof. Virendra Kumar Tiwari, Director of IIT Kharagpur. This partnership will pave the way for joint research and development initiatives, technology exchange programs, and the development of innovative solutions to address the challenges faced by the Indian Navy.
The strategic collaboration focuses on joint research and development initiatives involving teams from the Indian Navy and IIT Kharagpur. The MoU will be co-ordinated by INS Shivaji, Lonavala.
The alignment between Academia and Military represents a significant step towards a more meaningful collaboration, where both parties can benefit from each other’s expertise. By fostering an environment that encourages innovation and knowledge exchange, this partnership aims to promote the advancement of technology, research, and education. This collaboration will also help to bridge the gap between the academic and military communities and provide opportunities for valuable insights and information sharing.
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