“Individually, we are one drop. Together, we are an ocean”: IIT Roorkee and Indian Air Force, signed an MoU intending to promote the development of indigenous technologies and equipment through Research and Development in areas of mutual interest

Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee), a premier educational institution and the Indian Air Force (IAF), signed an MoU intending to promote the development of indigenous technologies and equipment through Research and Development in areas of mutual interest on February 14, 2023, at Bengaluru during Aero India 2023 aiming to the self-reliance of Indian Defence system.
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The MoU was signed by Professor KK Pant, Director, IIT Roorkee, and Air Vice Marshal SK Jain VSM, Assistant Chief of Air Staff (Maintenance Plans), on behalf of IIT Roorkee and IAF, respectively. During the event, professor Akshay Dvivedi, Dean Sponsored Research & Industrial Consultancy, pointed out that with signing of the MoU, IIT Roorkee will effectively contribute in enhancing the capabilities of the Indian Airforce for Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) and technology development. Professor Pradip K. Maji, Associate Professor, Dept Polymer and Process Engineering, IIT Roorkee coordinated for the MoU between IITR and IAF.
The MoU was released during the seminar at Aero India 2023 in the presence of the Honourable Defence Minister, Govt of India, Rajnath Singh, Chief of Air Staff, Indian Air Force, Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari, PVSM AVSM VM ADC and other dignitaries of the Ministry of Defence, Govt of India.
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WHAT MAKES THIS MoU EFFECTIVE?
This MoU outlines the collaborative effort between IIT Roorkee to achieve the 'Make in India, Make for the World' vision for shared global prosperity and making a step ahead toward Aatmanirbhar Bharat by creating a world-class domestic defence industry through research and development. IAF will also partner with IIT Roorkee, and other agencies designated by IITR.
The rationale behind the partnership is to establish long-term relationships and work together to promote the development of indigenous technologies and equipment in the areas of obsolescence management, self-reliance, upgradations, and digitalization through the indigenization of airborne equipment.
IIT Roorkee will provide its expertise and cooperation in research for feasibility studies and prototype development. The institute is already equipped with 'The DRDO Industry Academia-Centre of Excellence' (DIA-CoE), which is capable of addressing critical and futuristic defence technology requirements of the armed forces.
Professor KK Pant, Director of IIT Roorkee, said,
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