Archive · 8 Aug 2025
IIT Guwahati Leads National Defense and Security Research Centers
IIT-Guwahati is starting special centers called Manekshaw Centres to help the Indian military and security by connecting them with universities and research.
These centers will involve IITs, IISc, and other institutions.
They will help find ways to solve security issues in India.
Leaders from the project recently met with the Education Minister, who supports the idea of bringing universities, defense, and industries together to face security challenges.
IIT-Guwahati is spearheading the establishment of 'Manekshaw Centres for Defence and Security Research'.
These centers aim to bridge the gap between armed forces, security agencies, and academia.
The initiative includes collaboration with IITs, IISc, IIITs, and NITs.
The centers will help find Indian solutions for security needs, supporting Atmanirbhar Bharat.
The Union Education Minister expressed support for the initiative during a briefing.
- Who
- Led by IIT-Guwahati, including Prof Devendra Jalihal, and supported by the Ministry of Education.
- What
- IIT-Guwahati is establishing 'Manekshaw Centres for Defence and Security Research'.
- When
- A high-level delegation recently briefed the Union Education Minister.
- Where
- Across the country, starting with premier institutions including IITs, IISc, and IIITs.
- Why
- To bridge the gap between the armed forces, security agencies, and academic/research institutions and find Indian solutions.
- Center Name
- Manekshaw Centres for Defence and Security Research
- Lead Institution
- IIT-Guwahati
- Chief Patron
- Prof Devendra Jalihal
- Focus
- Collaboration between academia and defense/security agencies
- Supporting Ministry
- Ministry of Education
- Participants
- IITs, IISc, IIITs, NITs
