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Adani Institute for Education and Research (AIER) signs MoU with IG Drones and launches Centre of Excellence – Drone Technologies

To educate students on drone technologies and their industrial applications
Editor’s Synopsis
  • MoU signing between AIER and IG Drones and Inauguration of Center of Excellence – Drone Technologies by Prof. M Muruganant and Mr. Bodhisattawa in presence of dignitaries Mr. M. Nagarajan, IAS (Director, Commissionerate of Higher Education, Govt. of Gujarat) & Mr. Hirenmay Mahanta (CEO, i-Hub). Yohgcas Iyer (CEO, Vinata Aeromobility), Mr. Anand Sudharshan, Managing Director, GoSylvant.
  • The Objective of this MOU and COE is to teach, Training, and Enhance the skills of students and inspire them to come up with new ideas using drone technology.
  • Steps towards encouraging such initiatives by the Start-up & technology innovation system of Gujarat.
Ahmedabad, February 25, 2022, Friday : Adani Institute for Education and Research (AIER) announced today it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (“MoU”) with IG Drones to educate students about the newest drone technologies and their industrial applications in various sectors. Both parties will bring their expertise in academics and technology encouraging students to provide potential solutions in multiple sectors for better results.
This initiative will be executed through AIER Drone Centre of Excellence (CoE) which was inaugurated by Mr. M. Nagarajan, IAS (Director, Commissionerate of Higher Education, Govt. of Gujarat) & Mr. Hirenmay Mahanta (CEO, i-Hub) in the presence of other dignitaries – Prof. Dr. M Muruganant (Director, Adani Institute for Education and Research), Mr. Bodhisattawa Sanghapriya (CEO, IG Drones), Mr. Yohgcas Iyer (CEO, Vinata Aeromobility). The objective of this CoE is in line with the Government’s initiative of Drone Shakti which aims to make India a drone hub by 2030.
“Only idea is not an innovation, one needs a proper ecosystem to make an idea workable and sustainable. Technology is used in all major fields like logistics, agriculture, real- estate, sports, etc. and making it better requires constant support and with such initiative, it gives students the right platform to come up with something new”. said Mr. M. Nagarajan, IAS (Director, Commissionerate of Higher Education, Govt. of Gujarat). Technology-based initiatives are the future for any domain and Gujarat is known for its entrepreneurship and business skills.
“Innovation pipeline is key to bringing revolutionary changes in any field, and these kinds of initiatives provide enough space for students to learn and experiment. Through Gujarat government policies and mentorship support, we encourage student start-up initiatives, said Mr. Hirenmay Mahanta (CEO, i-Hub).
Experts from this domain also shared their views via live sessions. Mr. Yohgeas Iyer (CEO, Vinata Aeromobility), Mr. Bodhisattawa Sanghapriya (CEO, IG Drones), Mr. Anand Sudarshan (Founder & Director Sylvant Advisor Private Limited), shared a very detailed roadmap regarding the current scenario, future challenges, and growth opportunities in this field. Further, Prof. Dr. M Muruganant (Director, Adani Institute for Education and Research) said “We believe in contributing to nation-building and this is one of our ways. We look forward to more such initiatives. He added AIER has the will to execute, the skill to operate, encourages R&D to create cum innovate and enables academia to disseminate.”

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Adani Institute for Education and Research (AIER) signs MoU with IG Drones and launches Centre of Excellence – Drone Technologies
 
To educate students on drone technologies and their industrial applications
 
February 25, 2022, Friday
Editor’s Synopsis
  • MoU signing between AIER and IG Drones and Inauguration of Center of Excellence – Drone Technologies by Prof. M Muruganant and Mr. Bodhisattawa in presence of dignitaries Mr. M. Nagarajan, IAS (Director, Commissionerate of Higher Education, Govt. of Gujarat) & Mr. Hirenmay Mahanta (CEO, i-Hub). Yohgcas Iyer (CEO, Vinata Aeromobility), Mr. Anand Sudharshan, Managing Director, GoSylvant.
  • The Objective of this MOU and COE is to teach, Training, and Enhance the skills of students and inspire them to come up with new ideas using drone technology.
  • Steps towards encouraging such initiatives by the Start-up & technology innovation system of Gujarat.
February 25, 2022, Ahmedabad – Adani Institute for Education and Research (AIER) announced today it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (“MoU”) with IG Drones to educate students about the newest drone technologies and their industrial applications in various sectors. Both parties will bring their expertise in academics and technology encouraging students to provide potential solutions in multiple sectors for better results. This initiative will be executed through AIER Drone Centre of Excellence (CoE) which was inaugurated by Mr. M. Nagarajan, IAS (Director, Commissionerate of Higher Education, Govt. of Gujarat) & Mr. Hirenmay Mahanta (CEO, i-Hub) in the presence of other dignitaries – Prof. Dr. M Muruganant (Director, Adani Institute for Education and Research), Mr. Bodhisattawa Sanghapriya (CEO, IG Drones), Mr. Yohgcas Iyer (CEO, Vinata Aeromobility). The objective of this CoE is in line with the Government’s initiative of Drone Shakti which aims to make India a drone hub by 2030. “Only idea is not an innovation, one needs a proper ecosystem to make an idea workable and sustainable. Technology is used in all major fields like logistics, agriculture, real- estate, sports, etc. and making it better requires constant support and with such initiative, it gives students the right platform to come up with something new”. said Mr. M. Nagarajan, IAS (Director, Commissionerate of Higher Education, Govt. of Gujarat). Technology-based initiatives are the future for any domain and Gujarat is known for its entrepreneurship and business skills. “Innovation pipeline is key to bringing revolutionary changes in any field, and these kinds of initiatives provide enough space for students to learn and experiment. Through Gujarat government policies and mentorship support, we encourage student start-up initiatives, said Mr. Hirenmay Mahanta (CEO, i-Hub). Experts from this domain also shared their views via live sessions. Mr. Yohgeas Iyer (CEO, Vinata Aeromobility), Mr. Bodhisattawa Sanghapriya (CEO, IG Drones), Mr. Anand Sudarshan (Founder & Director Sylvant Advisor Private Limited), shared a very detailed roadmap regarding the current scenario, future challenges, and growth opportunities in this field. Further, Prof. Dr. M Muruganant (Director, Adani Institute for Education and Research) said “We believe in contributing to nation-building and this is one of our ways. We look forward to more such initiatives. He added AIER has the will to execute, the skill to operate, encourages R&D to create cum innovate and enables academia to disseminate.”

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