Indian Army, in a collaboration with IIT Guwahati, is set to developed advanced high-altitude bankers in the border areas
Indian Army and IIT Guwahati signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for research, design and fabrication of epoxy bamboo-based composites as replacement of traditional building materials used in construction of bunkers in High Altitude Areas.
This new technology will give soldiers of the Indian Army an advantage of using new technology with the same range of safety and protection.
The focus on epoxy bamboo-based composites as a replacement for traditional bunker construction materials offers a unique solution, combining environmental sustainability with military effectiveness. The use of bamboo-based composites, which are lighter yet capable of providing equivalent protection, holds significant strategic value.
The MoU was signed in the presence of Maj Gen Rohin Bawa, YSM, GOC, Red Horns Division and Prof Devendra Jalihal, Director, IIT Guwahati. The signing of this MoU marks a significant step towards innovation and collaboration, setting new standards for cooperation between government R&D institutions and military educational bodies to drive technological progress.
The patnership between Gajraj Corps ans IIT Guwahati is beyond an agreement and represents a shared commitment to explore new technologies frontiers and addressing modern battelfield challenges.
At the ceremony, Maj Gen Rohin Bawa highlighted the Indian Army’s efforts to integrate niche technologies, emphasizing the importance of the MoU in developing deployable solutions for the operational area. He highlighted the collaborative role of academia, industry, researchers, and start-ups in fostering a whole-of-nation approach and expressed confidence that this partnership will contribute to ground-breaking achievements and support the nation's ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative."
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