BITS Pilani Hyderabad launches new centre for research in national security
Vaishnavi Shukla | August 7, 2024 | 05:06 PM IST | 1 min read
BITS Pilani’s new centre, CRENS, aims to improve national security by joint research, skill development and entrepreneurship
NEW DELHI : BITS Pilani Hyderabad announced the inauguration of a new Centre for Research Excellence in National Security (CRENS) in order to enhance national security through technological advancements. The centre aims to contribute indigenous technology development by joint research, skill development and entrepreneurship, contributing to national security.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by G Satheesh Reddy, former scientific adviser to the defence minister, who was the chief guest. The launch was also attended by many dignitaries and faculty members such as Dr BHVS Narayana Murthy, vice chancellor of Defence Institute of Advanced Technology and surgeon vice admiral Arti Sarin, medical services NAVY.
Reddy officially inaugurated CRENS and revealed its logo. He also highlighted how crucial it is to create new technologies in order to counteract asymmetric warfare.
Collaborations with DRDO, ISRO
CRENS aims to play an important role in supporting the nation becoming self-reliant in the national security domain in collaboration with DRDO, ISRO, DAE, tri-services, paramilitary forces, police, defence PSUs and industries.
Speaking at the event, professor V Ramgopal Rao, the vice chancellor of BITS Pilani, said: “National security research and innovation is a domain that requires much more emphasis, and we are very proud to have a dedicated centre here at BITS Pilani Hyderabad. By bringing together key stakeholders in the national security domain, CRENS aims to advance research, support innovation, and deliver the skills of professionals, making the country self-reliant in security science and technology.
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