New Delhi: The Indian Navy and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur have taken a significant step towards fostering technological innovation and joint research with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today at Naval Headquarters, New Delhi.
The MoU, signed by Rear Admiral K Srinivas, Assistant Chief of Materiel (Dockyard & Refit) at Naval Headquarters, and Prof. Rintu Banerjee, Dean (Research and Development) of IIT Kharagpur, solidifies the commitment of both entities to collaborate on technology development and innovative solutions. The signing ceremony took place in the presence of Prof. Virendra Kumar Tiwari, Director of IIT Kharagpur.
The strategic collaboration outlined in the MoU will focus on joint research and development initiatives, leveraging the expertise and resources of both the Indian Navy and IIT Kharagpur. The coordination of these efforts will be overseen by INS Shivaji, Lonavala.