Shimla, November 11
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed today between Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla and the Indian Army to foster collaborative research and development initiatives in the presence of Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu. Brigadier Anurag Pandey, signed the MoU on behalf of the Indian Army while Professor Mahavir Singh, Vice-Chancellor represented HPU.
The chief minister said “The agreement marks the beginning of a synergistic partnership between the Indian Army and HPU aimed at promoting collaborative research and development in diverse fields.”
The key focus areas include joint historical research on Indo-Tibet linkages, economic and developmental studies on the border areas of Himachal Pradesh to encourage investment and sustainable growth, exploration and deployment of drone technology and counter-drone measures, development and implementation of cyber security best practices and initiatives to promote green energy and environmentally responsible practices.
It also emphasizes strategic and mass communication initiatives for effective information dissemination, exchange of faculty and staff for research and academic cooperation and the organization of joint seminars, workshops and training programmes. The MoU further provides an opportunity for Indian Army personnel to pursue academic courses at HPU, Shimla.
Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi, Chief Secretary Sanjay Gupta, Lieutenant General Anindya Sengupta, Lieutenant General DG Misra and Secretary (Education) Rakesh Kanwar were also present amongst others on the occasion.
