Tata Motors Ltd. signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Tiruchirappalli, for the introduction of innovative programs in education and research. Taking their first steps towards a long journey of technological collaboration, both entities will be working in areas of mutual interest, with an aim to cater to the future engineering needs of the industry and academia.

The MoU has been signed for a period of five years, under which joint R&D projects will also be undertaken towards the development of new technologies in various engineering domains. The signing of the MoU was conducted in the presence of Gajendra Chandel, Chief Human Resource Officer, Tata Motors Ltd., and Dr Mini Shaji Thomas, Director, National Institute of Technology (NIT), Tiruchirappalli.

Speaking on this association, Gajendra Chandel, Chief Human Resources Officer, Tata Motors, said, "With rapid changes in the automotive industry, there are several factors influencing the sector: digitalization, sustainability, and efficiency, playing an integral part in the automotive sector. Tata Motors is in an endeavor to become the trendsetter in technologies such as automated & autonomous driving, smart infotainment and lightweight design. This means we move from just concept ideas into mainstream reality and this is where our talent makes a difference. Our multi-dimensional partnership with NIT Tiruchirappalli will help us bridge the gap between academic excellence and business requirements, to create an industry ready workforce."

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