IIT Kharagpur, Russian university sign MoU to promote student, scholar exchange programmes

The collaboration will leverage the advanced research infrastructure and expertise of both institutions in areas such as Mining Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Rubber Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Geology, Geophysics, and Artificial Intelligence applications in energy and earth sciences.

The ceremony was attended by senior representatives from both institutes.

This collaboration builds upon the long-standing partnership between India and Russia in Science and Technology, the statement said.

The agreement is expected to contribute significantly to addressing evolving energy needs – ranging from conventional coal and petroleum resources to energy transition critical minerals – while advancing human resource development and technological innovation, the statement said.