DRDO, Delhi University sign agreement for R&D collaboration

Updated on: Wednesday, January 25, 2012

The DRDO has joined hands with the Delhi University for enhancing academic interaction and collaboration in research and development.

DRDO Director General V K Saraswat and Delhi University Vice-Chancellor Dinesh Singh signed a Memorandum of Understanding formalising the collaborative efforts between the two institutions.
 
"We made an informal beginning about a year ago leading to this MoU. I am sure the champions on both the sides will take leadership role to fructify the collaboration," Saraswat said.
 
He set the roadmap by identifying certain key areas for collaboration such as laser physics, cyber security, cryptography, nanotechnology, Micro Electro Mechanical System(MEMS) and sensors for specific applications.
 
"It is imperative for a University to serve the country and this MoU is a step in this direction," Singh said.

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