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In a significant move towards indigenous defence modernisation and ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’, the Sapta Shakti Command of the Indian Army and the Birla institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate in the field of Research & Development and Technological Innovations.
The MoU was formally signed by Lieutenant General Manjinder Singh, Army Commander, Sapta Shakti Command and Professor V Ramgopal Rao, Group Vice Chancellor of BITS Pilani. This partnership aims to promote academic excellence to meet the emerging military operational requirements and foster a culture of innovations to address modern battlefield challenges.
Professor V. Ramgopal Rao, Group Vice Chancellor of BITS Pilani stated that BITS Pilani has always been at the forefront of engineering excellence. This MoU is a testament to our commitment to Nation building. By aligning the research capabilities with the operational requirements of Sapta Shakti Command, BITS Pilani aims to create indigenous solutions that fully meet the operational requirements of Sapta Shakti Command.
The Army Commander underscored that the modern security landscape demands technologically superior and indigenous solutions to win future wars. He noted that the expertise available at BITS Pilani would be pivotal in tailoring academic research to meet the operational needs of Sapta Shakti Command and Indian Army duly contributing towards Viksit Bharat 2047