MoU signed by Assam Rifles, Srinivas University and Rudram Dynamics Foundation at the headquarters of the Directorate General of Assam Rifles in Shillong to strengthen cooperation in academics, research, innovation and training
Technologies such as additive manufacturing and laser cutting will be used to convert innovative ideas into functional prototypes, which can then be tested and improved based on user feedback, said Konark Rai, managing director of Rudram Dynamics Foundation. Kritika, research associate at Rudram Dynamics Foundation, said the initiative will help address the disconnect between product development and the needs of end-users. Rudram Dynamics Foundation is trying to bridge the gap between research and innovation in academia and industry, and the end-users—the security forces,” she said. “The initiative could help students take their projects beyond competitions and classroom assignments towards practical applications and potential startups,” said Shrinivasa Mayya D, registrar (evaluation), Srinivas University.
A new collaboration between Assam Rifles, Srinivas University and Rudram Dynamics Foundation aims to connect academic talent with real-world challenges faced by security personnel and help transform field-level ideas into practical, tested solutions. Under the initiative, Assam Rifles will identify operational challenges, while students and faculty members from Srinivas University, in collaboration with Rudram Dynamics Foundation, will develop and refine possible solutions. “A student may develop a product without knowing what soldiers on the ground actually need. The collaboration will also focus on training and upskilling Assam Rifles personnel in emerging technologies. Areas being explored include cybersecurity, data analytics, drone technology and geographic information systems (GIS).