Atal Dulloo, the chief secretary for Jammu and Kashmir, hailed the move as noteworthy and stated that the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aims to improve the Union Territory (UT) by including all ministries, not just one. He asked the officials to identify the regions and concentrate on the convergence of all available resources in J-K. “It will provide a suitable platform and great opportunity for all in terms of accelerating development,” he said.

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He stated that in the presence of Dulloo at the Civil Secretariat in Srinagar, the Memorandum of Understanding was signed by the Director of IIM Jammu, Prof. B. S. Sahay, and the Administrative Secretary of the Planning, Development, and Monitoring Department (PD&MD), Muhammad Aijaz. The official stated that the CITaG will prioritise several important areas, such as creating plans that support India’s goal of ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047, fostering public-private partnerships (PPPs) to bolster the development process, and advancing future-ready governance through e-governance, capacity building, and data-driven decision-making.

According to the source, the Department of Economic Affairs’ PPP Cell, the State Institute of Transformation, NITI Aayog, and the J-K Government’s future-ready governance strategy were all integrated to create the CITaG. According to him, the initiative will be guided by the IIM Jammu, which will act as the focal agency, knowledge partner, and implementing body. The MoU states that IIM Jammu will set up a project management unit to oversee CITaG operations and offer knowledge assistance to fulfil its vision, purpose, and objectives, the official stated.

He said that the MoU outlines a two-phase implementation plan, with phase II addressing infrastructure development, social sectors, IT, and human resource development, and phase I focusing on PPP projects, agriculture and related sectors, development of new tourism destinations, job creation, and strengthening fiscal positions. According to the official, IIM Jammu and the PD&MD are ready to break new ground in governance and innovation through this partnership, opening the door for future prosperity, expansion, and sustainable development in the area.

Conclusion

The establishment of the Centre for Innovation and Transformation in Governance (CITaG) marks a pivotal moment for Jammu and Kashmir, promising to transform governance practices through innovative research and collaboration. With IIM Jammu at the helm, CITaG is set to address critical areas such as public-private partnerships, e-governance, capacity building, and data-driven decision-making.

This initiative underscores the commitment to sustainable development and improved well-being for the UT’s residents. The partnership between IIM Jammu and the Planning, Development, and Monitoring Department is poised to pave the way for future prosperity, expansion, and a future-ready governance framework that aligns with India’s vision of ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047.

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BITS Pilani signed an agreement with the Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT) in Pune, on December 4. The areas of knowledge-sharing activities undertaken include workshops, seminars, and conferences to be conducted on national security fields, according to a statement from BITS Pilani.

The BITS Pilani statement also says that joint research work will be an area of focus for this collaboration. The Center for Research Excellence in National Security (CRENS) established at the BITS Pilani will facilitate the partnership.

Both institutes will also undertake research projects including short-term consultancy assignments to deal with industry issues and long-term initiatives to explore emerging and future areas. The collaborations will include the usage of lab infrastructures, faculty members, and research scholars.

BITS Pilani vice chancellor Ramgopal Rao was critical of the tie-up and stated: “Our partnership with DIAT Pune reflects a shared vision that through research and innovation, we can synergistically elevate the defence capability of India and give a technological push to India. Through CRENS we intend to address the veritable challenges and bring about self-reliance in the strategic sectors.

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BHVS Narayana Murthy, vice chancellor of DIAT Pune, stated: “DIAT Pune focuses on developing India’s technological defence capabilities by focused research, innovation, and skill development. BITS Pilani has always led the way for innovation, and our tie-up with the esteemed university will enable us to share resources and expertise to address many of the problems that are now challenging National Security and facilitate an ecosystem of collaboration, innovation, and entrepreneurship.”

Conclusion

The partnership between BITS Pilani and DIAT Pune is a significant step forward in strengthening India’s national security and technological landscape. Through combining research, innovation, and skill development expertise, the two institutions aim to address critical challenges and enhance India’s defence capabilities. Initiatives such as joint research, certificate courses, and resource sharing will foster innovation and self-reliance in this collaboration. This partnership not only shows the importance of academia-industry synergy but also creates a benchmark for strategic collaborations in the building of a technologically robust and secure future for India.