Collaboration to strengthen R&D activities in Road Sector
National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd. (NHIDCL) and CSIR-SERC (Structural Engineering Research Centre), Chennai, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on for sharing knowledge on innovative ideas and technologies in the field of highway engineering.
This MoU is to establish the basis of collaboration between both the parties such that the NHIDCL and CSIR-SERC can take up various activities of common interest such as sharing knowledge on innovative ideas and technologies in the field of highway engineering and other infrastructure works on mutually agreed terms and conditions.
This collaboration will strengthen R&D activities in Road Sector and expected to provide lead in conducting, coordinating research, development and training in the area of Development of Highway Infrastructure, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) said on 24 Mar 2023.
The MoU was signed by Chanchal Kumar, Managing Director, NHIDCL and Dr. N. Anandavalli, Director, CSIR-SERC, on 23 Mar 2023.
Speaking on the occasion, Kumar said that the government supports the enhancement of quality research through partnerships and mentorship programmes.
“This MoU sets a new benchmark of Government-Academia partnership that can enhance process of learning & open up new opportunities for development of faculty in CSIR-SERC&NHIDCL’s Technical officers. This also will be useful in internal capacity building,” he said.
The NHIDCL, under MoRTH, promotes survey, design, build, operate, maintains and upgrade National Highways and Strategic Roads including interconnecting roads in parts of the country and which share international boundaries with neighbouring countries.
CSIR-SERC is a premier research centre in the country with a vision of centre of excellence in education and research, producing global leaders in science, technology and management. fiinews.com
