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Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani Hyderabad announced the inauguration of a new Centre for Research Excellence in National Security (CRENS).
The aim of inaugurating CRENS is to enhance the country’s security capabilities through indigenous technology development by joint research, skill development and entrepreneurship.
The inauguration ceremony of CRENS was done by Dr G Satheesh Reddy, former Secretary DD R&D, former Chairman DRDO and former Scientific Advisor to Defence Minister as the Chief Guest.
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According to BITS Pilani, CRENS will play a vital role in making the country self-reliant in the field of national security in collaboration with DRDO, ISRO, DAE, the three services, paramilitary forces, police, defence public sector undertakings and industries.
“National security research and innovation is an area that needs a lot of emphasis, and we are very proud to have a dedicated centre at BITS Pilani Hyderabad. By bringing together key stakeholders in the national security sector, CRENS aims to advance research, support innovation and impart skills to professionals, enabling the country to become self-reliant in security science and technology,” said Professor V Ramgopal Rao, Vice Chancellor, BITS Pilani.
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The strategic focus of ‘CRENS’ is divided into three important verticals. The first vertical aims to offer both online and offline hybrid courses to enhance the skill set of professionals in the national security sector. The second vertical focuses on research to provide practical solutions to service personnel. The third vertical promotes innovation by encouraging startups in defense, space and other strategic sectors critical to the country’s needs, the press release informed.
Dr BHVS Narayana Murthy, Vice Chancellor, Defence Institute of Advanced Technology and Surgeon Vice Admiral Aarti Sareen, AVSM, VSM, Director General, Naval Medical Services launched the CRENS website. Major General CS Mann, VSM, Additional Director General, Army Design Bureau (ADB) and Shri Amit Garg, IPS, Director, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy (SVPNPA) unveiled the brochure of the centre and a compendium of ongoing projects in the national security sector, BITS Pilani reported.
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