Current Affairs - Education - Discussion

IIT Ropar signed a Memorandum of Agreement with the Army Air Defence College (AADC), Gopalpur, to provide MTech degrees in Defence Technology to Indian Army officers. Under the programme, officers undertaking the Long Air Defence Course will receive formal academic accreditation through an MTech programme. IIT-Ropar faculty will mentor dissertations and research projects, while officers will gain access to laboratories and research infrastructure. The collaboration also includes online and offline seminars and lectures by faculty members. The agreement was signed by Prof. Rajeev Ahuja, Director of IIT-Ropar, and Lt Gen Amit Rao, Commandant of AADC. IIT-Ropar was established in 2008 and is located in Rupnagar, Punjab.