Summary
Under the terms of the MoU, IT Kharagpur will provide technical consultancy and engage in academic and industrial research to enhance productivity and process improvement at Jindal Stainless Limited
Both IIT Kharagpur and Jindal Stainless will work together on metallurgical projects such as process optimisation, materials characterisation, and primary alloy production
In a bid to foster industry-academy collaboration, IIT Kharagpur has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Jindal Stainless, one of the leading manufacturers of stainless steel in the country. The agreement marks a pivotal moment in the advancement of metallurgical research and development in the country.
Both IIT Kharagpur and Jindal Stainless will work together on metallurgical projects such as process optimisation, materials characterisation, and primary alloy production.
"This MoU with Jindal Stainless adds another milestone to industry-academia collaboration. By combining the academic expertise of IIT Kharagpur with Jindal Stainless, India’s largest stainless manufacturer, we aim to address pressing challenges and unlock new opportunities in the field of metallurgy," said Prof VK Tewari, Director of IIT Kharagpur.
"Together, we envision pushing the boundaries of innovation, fostering transformative solutions, and nurturing a new era of excellence in stainless steel technology promoting Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) under Vikshit Bharat 2047. This MoU with industry expert will affirm India’s position in global manufacturing industry and contribute to the vision and mission of IIT Kharagpur & the country at large," he added.
Under the terms of the MoU, IT Kharagpur will provide technical consultancy and engage in academic and industrial research to enhance productivity and process improvement at Jindal Stainless Limited. The institute will conduct lab-scale experiments, facilitate material characterisation techniques, and support modelling and simulation studies, emphasising the importance of waste reduction, recycling, and water conservation for sustainable metallurgical practices.
“We are thrilled to embark on this collaborative journey with one of India’s oldest and leading education institutes, IIT Kharagpur. This partnership will enable us to harness cutting-edge research in metallurgy and translate it into tangible solutions that benefit the industry and society at large," said Abhyuday Jindal, the Managing Director of Jindal Stainless.
Last updated on 15 Apr 2024
