S. Vishnu Sharma
Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya signed an MoU with Monash University in Australia for enabling research and education in railway engineering.
The pact between Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya and Monash University was signed to collaborate in joint research, education and executive training in railway engineering through the Monash Institute of Railway Technology (IRT).
New Delhi
Memorandum of Understanding was signed at Australian High Commission in New Delhi, the pact was signed by Professor Craig Jeffrey and Professor Manoj Choudhary on behalf of both the organizations.
Professor Craig is Deputy Vice-Chancellor-International and Senior Vice-President of Monash University and Professor Manoj is Vice-Chancellor of Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya.
Dr Monica Kennedy, Minister Commercial and Head of Austrade South Asia, hosted the event at the Australian High Commission in New Delhi.
Opportunities
The establishment of a joint research lab focused 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 to advance Australian and Indian railway systems, say sources from Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya.
Joint educational programs and executive training shall be another important collaboration area, say sources from Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya.
Transportation
Professor Craig Jeffrey said he was delighted for Monash University to be partnering with Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya, India’s first University in the Transportation and Logistics sectors.
Monash IRT is continuously developing new technologies to support increasing productivity and safety requirements at the same time as reducing risks and costs, he said.
‘The Institute has an established track record in solving railway related technical issues, and its solutions have been adopted by railway systems throughout the world.’
This new partnership between Monash IRT and Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya is a further expansion of Monash’s engagement with India, he said.
Innovation
Professor Manoj Choudhary said that Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya is an industry-driven and innovation-led University with a relevant mandate to significantly impact the national development through the transportation and logistics sectors.
Railways is the life-line of the country’s transportation sector, and with rapid technological advancements, railways sector is undertaking a transformative journey towards Viksit Bharat, he said.
We have much in common with Monash University, a research-intensive university that works with leading institutions and industry for global impact, said Vice-Chancellor of Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya.
Senior officials from the Monash University Australia, Ministry of Railways, Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya, Austrade, DFCCIL, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation were present at the MOU signing event marking a collaborative effort towards advancing the railway engineering capabilities.
About Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya
Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV) is situated in Vadodara and was established through an Act of Parliament in 2022, for creating best in class manpower and talent for the entire transportation and logistics sectors.
This Central University is sponsored by the Ministry of Railways of Government of India and has Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister of Railways, Information and Broadcasting, Electronics and IT as its First Chancellor.
GSV is a first of its kind university aiming to fulfil 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, and waterways etc.
The university’s programs are designed in collaboration with industry experts to ensure practical relevance and cutting-edge education.
Institution aspires to imbibe and internalize professional work ethics and culture to foster lifelong learning paradigms for a developed India.
The organization also wishes to have a strong dedication to nation building and build a better mobilized India with a sense of purpose, through a multidisciplinary and research-led approach to problem solving, which contributes to economic and social growth.
Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya offers a unique value proposition in applied education, training, skilling and research through experiential learning and academia-industry interface to build top quality manpower.
The academic programs at GSV focus on the technology, management and policy dimensions to address the emerging opportunities in the domain.
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