SMVDU Signs MoU with TATA STEEL Ltd to Promote Academia-Industry Interface

 In order to augment the Academia-Industry Interface in the region of Jammu & Kashmir, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU), Katra and TATA STEEL Limited (TSL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

The agreement was signed by Mr. Hemant Bhargava, Chief Sales Manager (North), TSL and Mr. Ajay Kumar Sharma (JKAS), Registrar, SMVDU in the presence of Prof. (Dr.) Pragati Kumar, Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor of SMVDU. The MoU aims to foster the Academia-Industry collaboration especially in the professional fields of Architecture, Civil, Mechanical & Energy Management.

It is pertinent to mention that the School of Architecture & Landscape Design (SoALD) of SMVDU has achieved 16^th NIRF Rank and visions to expand professional footprint in the construction industry with the joining hands of the TATA Steel.

The partnership’s main objective is to aware & train the professionals engaged in the above said fields about the upcoming technology & trends in the Construction Industry. In addition to it, curriculum development, industrial training, internships, research & consultancy programs shall be envisaged for the aspiring professionals.

The signing of the MoU has been coordinated by Ar. Aditya Kumar Singh, Associate Professor, SoALD and the ceremony witnessed the presence of Dr. Balbir Singh, Dean Academic Affairs, Dr. Vineet V. Tyagi, Dean Research & Development, Dr. Kumud Ranjan Jha, Dean FoE, Mr. Kamal Sharma, University Engineer, Heads and faculty members of the Schools of Architecture, Civil, Mechanical & Energy Management.

The notable attendees from the TATA Steel included Ms. Pratima Rao, Head Sales (North); Mr. Rajnish Sharma, HSC Fortune; Mr. Sachin Kumar, Manager and Mr. Sunil Raina, Business Consultant. This collaboration is expected to expand the awareness towards sustainable construction practices thereby achieving safe livability aspirations.