IIT Indore Indore Signs MoU with CASE Construction to Establish Center of Excellence at Campus

IIT Indore partnered with CASE Construction Equipment to establish a Center of Excellence on campus, part of CASE’s CSR efforts. This collaboration aims to boost academic-industry collaboration for idea exchange, knowledge enrichment, and research advancement. Check more details here 

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Indore and CASE Construction Equipment have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a CASE Centre of Excellence on the campus. This collaboration is a component of CASE’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts, aiming to cultivate stronger ties between academia and the industry. The goal is to facilitate the exchange of ideas, enhance knowledge, and encourage research endeavors. 

The MOU was signed by Mr. Satendra Tiwari, Head of Manufacturing, Pithampur, CASE Construction Equipment and Professor Suhas S Joshi, Director, IIT Indore in the presence of Dr. Partha Pratim Chattaraj, Sr. Vice President, Alumni & Corporate Relation, IIT Indore. The CASE Centre of Excellence, which is scheduled to be ready by March 2024 will have a range of laboratory equipment for technical assessment contributed by CASE.

As per the MoU, IIT Indore will offer fully-equipped space and necessary infrastructure, along with operators, for seamless functioning of the facility. This support aims to optimize its use, aiding testing and research activities conducted by IIT faculty and students. Moreover, the facility will be available to external industries or organizations, promoting research and knowledge exchange.

Kavita Sah, India CSR Head, CNH Industrial said, “This partnership with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) – Indore marks a pivotal step toward innovation and collaboration between industry and academia. As a legacy brand, CASE has been committed to skill development in India at all levels of the industry. With this initiative, we are enthusiastic about equipping the new generation, academia and industries with hands-on learning and the necessary skills and knowledge.”

Suhas S Joshi, Director, IIT, Indore, said, “The upcoming, state-of-the-art CASE Centre of Excellence will strategically contribute to the institute's growth and this collaboration is poised to redefine research and development at our institute significantly.”

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