MHI and IIT Roorkee Sign MoU to Boost Automotive and EV Innovation
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Parties Involved | Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) and Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) |
| Event | Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) |
| Key Attendees | Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey (Minister of Heavy Industries), Shri Pushkar Singh Dhami (Chief Minister of Uttarakhand) |
| Objective | Promoting innovation in the automotive and electric vehicle (EV) sector |
| Establishments | Center of Excellence (CoE) and Industry Accelerator at IIT Roorkee |
| Financial Investment | MHI grant: ₹19.8745 Cr., Industry partners: ₹4.78 Cr. |
| Government Scheme | Capital Goods Scheme |
| Focus Area | Accelerating adoption of advanced technologies in e-mobility sector |
| Role of IIT Roorkee | Catalyst for technological advancement, fostering innovation |