Central Electricity Authority and IIT Roorkee signed MoU to Strengthen Collaboration in Power Sector Research and Capacity Building

Central Electricity Authority and IIT Roorkee signed MoU to Strengthen Collaboration in Power Sector Research and Capacity Building

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on 01-07-2025 between the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), Ministry of Power, Government of India and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee to foster collaboration in knowledge sharing, capacity building, and interdisciplinary research in the power and energy sector.

The MoU was signed by Shri Ghanshyam Prasad, Chairperson, CEA, and Prof. Kamal Kishore Pant, Director, IIT Roorkee, in the presence of Members (Planning/Hydro/GO&D) of Authority, Chief Engineer (ET&I), CEA, Secretary, CEA and other senior officals and faculty members from both institutions.

Key Objectives of the MoU:

Areas of Cooperation Include:

Both organizations will also collaborate on the sharing of data, facilities, and research outcomes based on mutual consent and in line with confidentiality agreements.

This partnership underscores the government’s focus on fostering academic-industry collaborations to accelerate innovation, policy formulation, and technical interventions in the power sector.