BITS Pilani Launches Cutting-Edge National Security Research Centre in Hyderabad

BITS Pilani Hyderabad launches a new Centre for Research Excellence in National Security, aimed at developing indigenous solutions to address pressing national security challenges. Know details here

Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS) Pilani Hyderabad has announced the opening of a new Centre for Research Excellence in National Security (CRENS). This initiative is designed to bolster national security by advancing indigenous technology through collaborative research, skill development, and entrepreneurship. The inauguration ceremony of CRENS was graced by Dr G. Satheesh Reddy, Former Secretary DD R&D, Former Chairman of DRDO, and Former Scientific Adviser to the Defence Minister, as the Chief Guest. Dr Reddy officially inaugurated CRENS and unveiled its logo.

Centre for Research Excellence in National Security (CRENS)

CRENS will be pivotal in helping the country achieve self-reliance in national security by partnering with DRDO, ISRO, DAE, the Tri-services, Paramilitary Forces, Police, Defence PSUs, and industries. The success of this initiative will drive the nation’s strategic and economic growth, fostering a secure and prosperous future.

The strategic focus of ‘CRENS is divided into three important verticals. The first one aims to offer hybrid courses, both online and offline, to enhance the skill sets of professionals in the national security domain. The second one focuses on research to provide practical solutions to service personnel. The third one promotes innovation by encouraging startups in defence, space, and other strategic areas crucial for the nation's needs.

Dr BHVS Narayana Murthy, Vice Chancellor, Defence Institute of Advanced Technology, and Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin, AVSM, VSM, Director General, Medical Services, Navy, launched the CRENS website. Major General C. S. Mann, VSM, Additional Director General, Army Design Bureau (ADB), and Shri Amit Garg, IPS, Director, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy (SVPNPA), unveiled the centre’s brochure and a compendium of the ongoing projects in the national security domain.

All the dignitaries emphasised the significance of collaboration among academia, industries, and key stakeholders. They highlighted the principles of "General to Jawan" and "Lab to Land," underscoring the necessity of bridging leadership with the grassroots level and translating research into practical applications.

Speaking at the occasion, Prof. V. Ramgopal Rao, Vice Chancellor of BITS Pilani, said “National security research and innovation is a domain that requires much more emphasis, and we are very proud to have a dedicated centre here at BITS Pilani Hyderabad. By bringing together key stakeholders in the national security domain, CRENS aims to advance research, support innovation, and deliver the skills of professionals, making the country self-reliant in security science and technology.

The establishment of CRENS at BITS Pilani’s Hyderabad Campus, with involvement from all BITS Pilani campuses, highlights the institute's dedication to advancing national security objectives. Established to meet the urgent need for indigenous security solutions, CRENS will utilise BITS Pilani's extensive research infrastructure and strategic location. By fostering collaborations between academia, research labs, and industry partners, CRENS aims to develop innovative technologies and cultivate highly skilled professionals, contributing to India’s secure and self-reliant future.

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