Tata Power, IIT Madras sign agreement on technology research, solutions

Tata Power, one of India's largest integrated energy companies, and Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for cooperation in research and development (R&D), consultancy, policy advocacy and other sectors.

Tata Power and IIT-M will conduct advanced research into future technology, says the agreement that includes campus recruitment opportunities for postgraduate students from the leading institute.

“IIT Madras is pleased to partner with Tata Power to conduct research on topics of mutual interest and national interest and to provide opportunities for workers to acquire advanced knowledge in emerging fields,” said Bhaskar Ramamurthi, Director of IIT Madras.

The two sides will cooperate on collaborative research projects, including research-based and advisory projects supported by the Center for Industrial Consultancy and Sponsored Research (IC&SR), IIT Madras.