The courses are designed to provide students with a simulated environment (Virtual Office), giving them a real-life simulation of the actual work environment throughout the courses, say sources from IITMPTF.

First batch

The First Batch of this course will commence on 1st January 2025. The Last Date to register for this batch is 25th December 2024.

Certified programs

The Certified Programmes will be offered in Supply chain management, Chartering Practice, Port and Terminal management and International Liners Trade.

A certificate will be issued by Cambtech and the knowledge partner IITMPTF on the completion of the course. Cambtech Training and Placement is a premier group in skilling in the engineering industry.

Importance

Prof. Mangala Sunder, Founder, Digital Skills Academy – IITMPTF spoke on the importance of this course.

The objective of these courses is to provide graduate students from Indian academic institutions and employees in multiple industrial sectors, with the necessary skills towards employment or reskilling in the relevant sectors and make them industry and job-ready, said Prof Mangala of IITMPTF.

In addition, the trainers will cover multiple areas through large problem sets and hands-on training, which will also help the students to face competitive examinations in the Supply chain and Logistics sector well and with confidence, said Prof Mangala.

The virtual learning platform designed by Cambtech will provide a unique and exclusive training environment for the same through various modes, she said.

Training

The training would help students obtain an experiential learning equivalent to about three months of actual corporate working experience in each of these courses and make them job-ready.

The fundamental knowledge for all the training modules in Supply-Chain and Logistics has been provided as a series of lectures by an International expert and former Head of the Management Studies Department, Prof. G. Srinivasan.

He is also associated with IIT Madras for more than 30 years as a faculty member and Coordinator for establishing ISO Standards in IIT Madras.

Institutions are encouraged to register their students in bulk. They can contact IITMPTF through the following email id – dsa@iitmpravartak.net.

It is committed to transforming the frontiers of knowledge. Our start-up ecosystem is the nurturing space of brilliant professionals, Innovative entrepreneurs, curious young talents, and inquisitive students.

With world-class infrastructure, equipment, and experienced mentors, we have everything to offer for the technology-hungry brains.

IITMPTF is funded by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, under its National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems, and hosted as a Technology Innovation Hub (TIH) by IIT Madras.

The NM-ICPS is a comprehensive Mission aimed at complete convergence with all stakeholders by establishing strong linkages between academia, industry, Government, and International Organizations.

IITM Pravartak gladly takes the role of preparing young India for the next generation of world-class technologies. The primary activities of IITM Pravartak include technology development, entrepreneurship development, human resource development and international collaboration.

This provides an eco-system that enables fundamental research to translate to products, thus integrating academics, industry, government and international organizations.

The designated research focus areas for projects funded by IITMPTF pertain to the realm of Sensors, Networking, Actuators and Control Systems in Cyber-Physical Systems.

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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.