IIT Roorkee Signs MoU with CEA to Advance Research and Skill Development in Energy
IIT Roorkee and CEA have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on advancing research and capacity building in the power sector.
IIT Roorkee Signs MoU with CEA to Advance Research
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee and the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), Ministry of Power, Government of India, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster collaboration in research, planning, innovation, and capacity building in the Indian power sector. This strategic partnership aims to leverage IIT Roorkee’s academic and research excellence alongside CEA’s technical and regulatory expertise to tackle critical challenges in the sector and support India’s energy transition.
Under this MoU, IIT Roorkee and CEA will collaborate on joint research projects in areas such as power system planning, renewable energy integration, grid reliability and resilience, and energy storage. The partnership will also involve conducting technical studies and policy analyses to support evidence-based decision-making; organizing knowledge-sharing initiatives including seminars, training programs, internships, and workshops; developing advanced tools and software for power system analysis and long-term planning; and designing customized capacity-building programmes for professionals from CEA and other entities in the power sector.
Speaking on the occasion, Ghanshyam Prasad, Chairperson, Central Electricity Authority, highlighted the critical role of academia-government collaboration in achieving sustainable and innovative solutions in the energy sector. Prof. KK Pant, Director, IIT Roorkee, expressed pride in the institute’s legacy of contributing to national development and emphasised the importance of this partnership in fostering applied research and upskilling professionals in the power domain.
Follow Shiksha.com for latest education news in detail on Exam Results, Dates, Admit Cards, & Schedules, Colleges & Universities news related to Admissions & Courses, Board exams, Scholarships, Careers, Education Events, New education policies & Regulations.
To get in touch with Shiksha news team, please write to us at news@shiksha.com
Comments
Related News
Latest News
Next Story
The official data for IIT Roorkee placements 2024 has not been released. However, as per the data fetched from media reports, the average package offered to IIT Roorkee MBA batch 2024 was INR 20 LPA. On the other hand, IIM Amritsar average package for the top 25% offers of MBA batch 2022-24 stood at INR 19.73 LPA. The table below compares IIM Amritsar and IIT Roorkee for MBA placements 2024:
- INR 58.52 LPA (International)
- INR 28 LPA (Domestic)
INR 2.05 crore per annum
NOTE: The IIT Roorkee placement stats are gathered from multiple media reports.