IIT Kanpur and Army Commander Join Forces to Drive Academia Collaboration
IIT Kanpur and the Army Commander have joined forces to strengthen collaboration between academia and the defence sector. Check details here
IIT Kanpur and Army Commander Join Forces to Drive Academia Collaboration
The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur warmly welcomed Lieutenant General Anindya Sengupta, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, YSM, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Central Command, for engagement with the institute’s research community. During his visit, he explored the campus’s innovative projects and research excellence, laying the groundwork for ongoing collaboration between academia and the Army. This visit underscores a shared commitment to fostering dialogue and exchanging ideas to ensure that academic advancements contribute effectively to the nation’s security.
Professor Manindra Agarwal, Director of IIT Kanpur welcomed the Army Commander and stated, “It is an honor to welcome Lieutenant General Sengupta and the Central Command team to our campus. In recent years, IIT Kanpur has been involved in cutting-edge translational research in deep-tech areas such as intelligent systems, cybersecurity, drones, and robotics that are crucial in the defence sector. Today’s visit highlights the opportunities that lie ahead. By fostering regular dialogue and joint projects, we can ensure that the innovations translate into real-world solutions to strengthen India’s defence capabilities.”
Prof. Kantesh Balani, Nodal Faculty in-charge of the Indian Army Cell at IIT Kanpur, Sanjay Tandon from DRDO’s DIA-Coe, and Prof. Tarun Gupta, Dean of Research and Development, were present during the event. Faculty and students showcased cutting-edge research in advanced robotics, including quadruped and rotary systems by Prof. B. Bhattacharya’s group, Prof. Shakti Gupta, and Aditya and meta materials with defence applications by Prof. Vaibhav K. Srivastava, Prof. J. Ramkumar, Prof. Anantha Ramakrishna, and Prof. Abhishek Sarkar. Start-ups Terraqua UAV, Aethrone Aerospace, and Nitrodynamics Pvt. Ltd., incubated at IIT Kanpur, also presented innovative solutions to bolster India’s indigenous defence ecosystem.
Lieutenant General Anindya Sengupta, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, YSM, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Central Command said, “It is encouraging to see the depth of research and innovation emerging from IIT Kanpur in areas of critical importance to national defence. Collaborations like these hold immense promise for strengthening our indigenous technological capabilities. By working together, we can address real security challenges.”
As of now, the institute has released the phase-I placement statistics. A total of 913 students were placed and 989 job offers were distributed among them. Check the complete insights of IIT Kanpur placements 2024 from the table below:
Particulars |
Placement Statistics (2024) Phase I |
|---|---|
Total job offers |
989 |
Average package |
INR 26.27 LPA |
Students placed |
913 |
International offers |
22 |
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