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Bengaluru, March 9, 2023: Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) has signed an MoU with the National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK Surathkal) for co-operation in R&D for the development of emerging technologies and technical solutions for both Defence and non-Defence applications.

The MoU aims at leveraging the complementary strengths and capabilities of BEL and NITK Surathkal, while facilitating indigenisation of products and solutions in keeping with the Government’s Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.

About National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal

National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal, formerly known as Karnataka Regional Engineering College, is a public technical university and institute of national importance. NITK Surathkal is recognised for its strength in research and development in engineering disciplines, basic sciences and management. The institute lays strong emphasis on research and has collaborations with leading industry and academic institutions in India and abroad. It is ranked among the top engineering institutes in India and is known for its high-quality education and research programmes.