IIT Kanpur, Power Foundation of India partner to launch chair professorship on power policy and regulation
Aatif Ammad | March 20, 2026 | 03:06 PM IST | 1 min read
IIT Kanpur collaboration aims to boost research, policymaking and industry collaboration in India’s energy sector
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur has entered into a partnership with the Power Foundation of India (PFI) to establish a distinguished chair professorship focused on power sector regulation and policy. The initiative is aimed at strengthening research, teaching, and policy engagement in India’s evolving energy landscape.
The IIT Kanpur press release stated that the collaboration seeks to create a dedicated academic platform that bridges the gap between research, governance, and industry practices in the power sector. It added that by bringing together academia, policymakers, and industry stakeholders, the initiative is expected to contribute to evidence-based policymaking and innovation in regulatory frameworks.
The agreement was formalised by Anshuman Srivastava, executive director at PFI, and Raja Angamuthu of IIT Kanpur, in the presence of senior representatives from both institutions.
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IIT Kanpur: Partnership to strengthen research
Highlighting the significance of the initiative, Angamuthu said the partnership represents a major step forward for the institute’s engagement in the energy sector. “This marks a significant step… and will strengthen our engagement in the energy domain,” he said, adding that the initiative would help build a robust foundation for research and education in power sector regulation.
Echoing similar views, Srivastava said PFI sees the collaboration as an opportunity to enhance research-driven policymaking. “We are pleased to partner with IIT Kanpur,” he noted, expressing confidence that the initiative would support informed decision-making in the sector.
IIT Kanpur press release said that the collaboration is also expected to encourage closer cooperation between academia and industry, including public sector undertakings, while promoting sustainable and efficient solutions for India’s power ecosystem.
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