News Desk, AnyTV, Ahmedabad
Published by: Shiv Sharan Shukla
Updated Sun, 27 Feb 2022 10:43 PM IST
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G Satheesh Reddy said that better work is being done regarding the development of technology in universities. DRDO is working with about 300 academic institutions and 1200 research scholars for research in the defense sector.
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During his address, Reddy said that good work is being done regarding the development of technology in universities. DRDO is working with about 300 academic institutions and 1200 research scholars for research in the defense sector. 1200 crores have been allocated for these institutions. He told that Gujarat University is one of them.
Significantly, Gujarat University has recently signed an MoU with DRDO to set up a Center of Excellence for Defense Research. Reddy informed that a total of 500 research students will work with the Center of Excellence, which will have core research related to defence. Around 40 students have already registered for the courses and will get an opportunity to work in the Defense Laboratory.
During his address, he said that there is a need to make products not only for India but for the world. It is worth mentioning that G Satheesh Reddy is also the Secretary, Department of Defense Research and Development. He said that for this, technology is needed to make products with good potential.
Speaking on the occasion, Rahul Kumar Shrawat, CMD, Naval Group India said that Indian Navy has huge opportunities for modern technology in Cyber Security and Artificial Intelligence. He further said that India has become self-reliant in the field of ship making. At present, more than 40 ships are being built on order at Indian shipyards.