The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) and Indian Navy signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advertise know-how improvement, progressive options and joint R&D. The collaboration focuses on joint Research and Development initiatives involving groups from Centre of Excellence (Marine Engg.) at INS Shivaji, Lonavla and IIT Kanpur.

“This collaboration serves as a testomony to IIT Kanpur’s dedication to advancing data, fostering strategic partnerships, and contributing to the nation’s defence capabilities by tutorial and technological prowess. As a premier establishment identified for its cutting-edge analysis and technological developments, IIT Kanpur can deliver its experience to deal with real-world challenges confronted by the Indian Navy,” Prof. S. Ganesh, Director, IIT Kanpur said.

The MoU would serve as a broader framework and enable both sides to enhance capacity building, provide solutions to field-level issues and enhance training effectiveness through exchange of faculty/ guest lectures, the IIT said. Indian Navy and IIT Kanpur share a common interest in the academic exchange of scientific research activities in the field of defence technologies, it added.

The MoU was signed at the Naval Headquarters, New Delhi. It symbolised the institute and the Navy’s commitment, the IIT said. Rear Admiral K Srinivas, Asst. Chief of Materiel (Dockyard & Refits) and Prof. S. Ganesh, Director, IIT Kanpur signed this MoU. This Strategic alignment signifies a step forward in strengthening the collaborative relationship between academia and the armed forces to foster a conducive environment for innovation and knowledge exchange.