DRDO, Indian Institute Of Science (IISc) mulling to establish 'Centre of Excellence'

The signing of the MoU took place at a virtual event between IISc director Professor Govindan Rangarajanand Dr G Satheesh Reddy, Secretary, DDR&D, and Chairman, DRDO.

Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, and Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) inked a pact on February 8 to establish JTAP centre of excellence (JTAP-CoE) at IISc campus. According to the reports, the Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between the two with an aim to expand the scope and objective of the existing Joint Advanced Technology Programme (JATP). The signing of the MoU took place at a virtual event between IISc director Professor Govindan Rangarajanand Dr G Satheesh Reddy, Secretary, DDR&D, and Chairman, DRDO.

Talking about the signing of the pact, IISC said, “The centre will enable directed basic and applied research, and engage with premier research institutes through multi-disciplinary and multi-institutional collaborations. Focused research efforts at the Centre will lead to the realisation of indigenous state-of-the-art technologies in critical areas.” Under the MoU, DRDO will equip the Joint Advanced Technology Programme with advanced and unique research facilities. The collaboration will also enable the faculty members and scholars to conduct advanced research and utilise technology outcomes for futuristic applications.

In order to address challenging scientific problems to find innovative solutions in five identified thrust areas – advanced aerospace systems and materials, high-temperature materials, micro and nanosystems science and technology, artificial intelligence and robotics, and quantum technologies, DRDO scientists and engineers will work with academic research faculty and

While sharing his thoughts during the event, Dr Reddy highlighted JATP was created by former President of India, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, in 1983, while leading the Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme.

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