IIT Roorkee, road research institute tie-up to promote quality manpower

As per the agreement, both CSIR-CRRI and IIT Roorkee will initiate interaction between scientists, research fellows, faculty members and students of both institutes.  

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CRRI), New Delhi, to create and promote quality manpower in areas related to the road and transportation sector.  

Special emphasis will be laid on transportation engineering, traffic engineering, transportation planning, pavement design and performance evaluation, bridge engineering, environment, road safety, etc. The agreement was signed between Ajit K Chaturvedi, Director, IIT Roorkee, and Satish Chandra, Director, CSIR-CRRI, New Delhi. 

As per the agreement, both CSIR-CRRI and IIT Roorkee will initiate interaction between scientists, research fellows, faculty members and students of both institutes. Satish Chandra said: “CSIR-CRRI is known for its capabilities in research and development activities and carrying out consultancy assignments, including dissemination of knowledge, through training in the areas of roads and bridges, traffic and transportation, ground improvement and geotechnical engineering, rural roads, pavement design, pavement performance and its evaluation, instrumentation, environment and road safety.” 

He said, “We are confident that the two institutions would produce excellent quality manpower in the road and transportation sector.”  

The IIT Roorkee Director said, “Recognising the need for collaboration in the fields related to road and transportation sectors, IIT Roorkee and CRRI shall jointly work towards the fulfilment of the objectives of the agreement. Sharing of expertise and resources is a key feature of this mutually beneficial partnership.” 

He added, “Joint supervision of students' projects or theses would greatly benefit the nature and quality of the work and also enhance the exposure of students in this area. The two Institutions also hope to co-organise high impact events in the area of transportation.” 

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