Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya, Monash University Sign MoU to enhance Railway Engineering Research

by Psu Connect
Date: 18-09-24

The agreement aims to facilitate collaboration in joint research, education, and executive training in railway engineering through the Monash Institute of Railway Technology (IRT).

Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya, Monash University Sign MoU to enhance Railway Engineering Research

Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Monash University, Australia, in New Delhi.

The agreement aims to facilitate collaboration in joint research, education, and executive training in railway engineering through the Monash Institute of Railway Technology (IRT).

The MoU was signed between Professor Craig Jeffrey, Deputy Vice-Chancellor-International and Senior Vice-President, Monash University, and Professor Manoj Choudhary,Vice-Chancellor, Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya. Dr Monica Kennedy, Minister of Commercial and Head of Austrade South Asia, hosted the event at the Australian High Commission in New Delhi.

The establishment of a joint research lab focusing on advanced technological railway engineering will be explored together with opportunities for collaboration on future industrial projects that will return mutual benefits to both parties and advance Australian and Indian railway systems. Joint educational programs and executive training shall be another important collaboration area.

GSV is a “first of its kind” university aiming to fulfill the mandate of the National Developmental Plans (PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan 2021 and National Logistics Policy 2022) across railways, aviation, shipping, ports, highways, roads, waterways, etc.

The university's programs are designed in collaboration with industry experts to ensure practical relevance and cutting-edge education.

Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV), Vadodara was established through an Act of Parliament in 2022, to create best-in-class manpower and talent for the entire transportation and logistics sectors.

This Central University is sponsored by the Ministry of Railways, Govt. of India, and has Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister of Railways, Information and Broadcasting, Electronics, and IT as its First Chancellor.