IIT Mandi And CSVTU Bhilai Inks Collaboration

Indian Institute of Technology Mandi has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanand Technical University, Bhilai, to foster academic and research collaboration. The MoU is penned for a five-year term and stands poised for potential extension through mutual agreement between both institutions 

The MoU was formalised through a signing ceremony with M K Verma, Vice-Chancellor of Chhattisgarh Vivekanand Technical University, Bhilai and Laxmidhar Behera, Director of IIT Mandi.

IIT Mandi and Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanand Technical University, Bhilai, will facilitate visits of faculty and staff members between the institutions for the exchange of scientific knowledge and information. 

Additionally, the MoU paves the way for the establishment of joint postdoctoral and PhD programmes, fostering academic and research excellence through collaborative supervision. Both institutions will also grant access to their research facilities as per mutually agreed terms. 

Furthermore, the collaboration will encompass joint research initiatives, including participation in nationally and internationally funded projects. It will also facilitate joint activities such as seminars, workshops, conferences and training programmes, offering students exposure to the facilities and resources available at both institutions.