National Institute of Technology Warangal and ABB Power Grids India has signed a Memorandum of Association (MoU) to drive smart electric grid technology education, skills development, and research activities.
NIT Warangal will be creating an educational framework for reliable and clean power for all. A key component of their collaboration will be the launch of a unique Master of Technology programme in Smart Electric Grid (SEG) from the current academic year.
According to a press release, the education system and future talent have to play a vital role for a nationwide smart electric grid. Towards this, ABB Power Grids India has partnered with the Department of Electrical Engineering of NITW to develop a unique M.Tech programme in Smart Electric Grid.
NITW Director N.V. Ramana Rao highlighted that the development of the country’s power network has become a driving force in meeting the demand for rapid growth in urban and rural areas
“Our aim is to create the right educational framework and environment that enables a cleaner, greener and smarter grid,” he further said.
Benefits of the programme
ABB Power Grids India will be helping NIT Warangal in creating a socially-relevant and internationally accepted curriculum, implement innovative and effective teaching methodologies, and will focus on the holistic development of students over the next five years.
Furthermore, the company will support the institute in setting up a laboratory for SEG technology and provide internship opportunities for SEG for the M.Tech students and Ph.D. scholars.
On the MoU between both the parties, ABB Power Grids India Managing Director N Venu stated that this partnership will strengthen the collaboration between academia and industry.
He further said that for building a sustainable grid of the future, building the right talent pool is important.
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