DRDO signs MoU with Central University of Jammu to set up Kalam Centre for Science and Technology

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Central University of Jammu (CUJ) for the establishment of Kalam Centre for Science and Technology (KCST) at the university. The MoU signing ceremony was held in the presence of Rajnath Singh, Defence Minister of India said a PIB press release.

The main objective of the MoU is to undertake and facilitate multidisciplinary directed basic and applied research and technology development in the identified research verticals namely; computational system security and sensors. The centre will be equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and equipment leading to an increase in research scholars in these areas, said the release.

Rajnath Singh conveyed his best wishes and said that the centre will be a national asset and contribute in making India stronger and prosperous. Dr G Satheesh Reddy, Secretary Department of Defence R&D and Chairman, DRDO, hoped that in a very short time a world-class centre will come up in CUJ and develop state-of-the-art systems.

CUJ is a Central Government funded University, established under Central Universities Act 2009, with the vision to contribute knowledge and technology innovation to the country and the world.

Ambassador G Parthasarthi, Chancellor of CUJ, appreciated DRDO for establishing a high-end research centre to promote quality research which in long run will create a pool of scientists from this region.

Also present on the occasion were Prof Ashok Aima, Vice-Chancellor of CUJ, and Sudhir Gupta, Director General (Technology Management), DRDO.