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BHUBNESHWAR: State public sector undertaking Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited (OPTCL) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bhubaneshwar for the foundation of OPTCL Chair in the premier engineering institute. The MoU was inked on Friday, January 29.
D S Mishra, Minister of Energy, Government of Odisha, said that it is indeed a historic moment for Odisha to collaborate with a premier institute like IIT for development of Odisha’s power sector. Mishra said that the department is happy to know that IIT is not only confined to educational services but also extended its arm for the development of the state. This industry-institute interface will be a golden mean situation for both with regards to research and development.
Sourav Garg, OPTCL Chairman, on Friday, January 29, said that IIT would act as a problem solver for various technical issues surfacing in the power sector. He added that it is a dream come true and they feel proud to collaborate with the best brains of the nation. Garg said that the student from IIT will have an opportunity to have a practical exposure on real-time projects; at the same time OPTCL engineers will have an advantage to interact with IITians and enhance their knowledge in the process.
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