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Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Voltas Limited to promote collaboration between industry and start-ups working in cooling and smart appliance technologies. The initiative aims to support innovation in areas such as HVAC systems, artificial intelligence, machine learning, power electronics, and advanced control technologies. Through programs like the Startup India initiative and the Bharat Start-up Grand Challenge, selected start-ups will receive mentorship, technical support, and access to testing infrastructure. The partnership also encourages the development of energy-efficient cooling solutions, IoT-enabled appliances, air-quality monitoring systems, and predictive maintenance technologies.