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New Delhi, Updated on Feb 27, 2025 12:47 IST

SIIC IIT Kanpur and MP-IDSA hosted a Capability Assessment Workshop on Drones and Autonomous Systems, bringing together 44 experts from government, armed forces, industry, and academia.

Capability Assessment Workshop on Drones and Autonomous Systems

Capability Assessment Workshop on Drones and Autonomous Systems

The Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre (SIIC) at IIT Kanpur, in collaboration with MP-IDSA hosted the Capability Assessment Workshop on Drones and Autonomous Systems. The event brought together 44 distinguished experts from government, the armed forces, industry, and academia, further cementing IIT Kanpur’s role as a leading hub for integrated drone technology in India.

Capability Assessment Workshop on Drones and Autonomous Systems

The workshop saw active participation from representatives of MP-IDSA, the Uttar Pradesh Government, CSIR-NAL, DGCA, NAQAS, DGQA, ADB, the Air Force, Army, Navy, MHA, DACIDS, ADE, BSF, DRDO, and drone technology startups. It focused on building a robust ecosystem for drone design, development, testing, certification, and training, supporting India’s strategic vision for self-reliance in critical defence technologies.

Participants explored IIT Kanpur’s cutting-edge drone research and testing facilities, including the Smart Systems and Operations Lab, Flight Lab, UAV Lab, Drone Centre of Excellence, Helicopter and VTOL Lab, National Wind Tunnel Facility, EMI/EMC Facility, and C3i Center. These premier facilities play a crucial role in advancing drone design, testing, and certification.

Delivering the welcome address Prof. Manindra Agrawal, Director of IIT Kanpur said, “India aims to become a global hub for drone technology, with strong government support driving this vision. Certification, testing, and R&D are key pillars in realizing this goal. IIT Kanpur has the infrastructure to facilitate these efforts, including an airstrip, flight lab, and prototyping facilities that can help with drone design and production on campus. Several drones have already been designed and manufactured at IIT Kanpur, with some handed over to the defense sector and others in the pipeline. We firmly believe that discussions like these will play a significant role in establishing India as a leader in drone technology.”

Ambassador Sujan R. Chinoy, Director General of the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA) said, “The two-day deliberation focused on policy incentives and collaboration between government and non-government entities required to achieve Aatmanirbharta in the drone sector. Discussions revolved around three key focus areas: Infrastructure Development, Technology Development and Integration, and Ecosystem Development. IIT Kanpur has the human resources and infrastructure to position itself as a hub for drone technology. With access to the Kanpur Defense Corridor and a strong network of startups, the institute is well-placed to drive innovation and advancements in this field.”

Q:   Is IIT Kanpur good for MBA?
A:

IIT Kanpur offers MBA via Department of Management Sciences (DoMS). The MBA course of the institute has been ranked by various agencies. Under the 'Management Category', NIRF ranked IIT Kanpur at 23rd position in 2023 rankings. Business Today also ranked IIT Kanpur at 32 position. Talking about placements, IIT Kanpur highest package recorded for MBA was INR 24 LPA. The median CTC was INR 17.25 LPA.

In Summer Placement (2022-24), the highest stipend offered to students was INR 17.01 lakh whereas, median stipend was INR 1 lakh.

Awnish Awasthi, Chief Advisor to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, shared, “For Uttar Pradesh, IIT Kanpur is a premier research institute and a leading hub for drone technology. Drones have diverse applications beyond defence, including agriculture, surveying, and traffic management, among others. The Uttar Pradesh government is keen on advancing high-tech sectors, and as an innovation hub of the country, IIT Kanpur has the state’s full support in its work in the drone sector.”

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