On May 25, 2023, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (NHIDCL) and IIT Guwahati through a Video Conferencing session.
The collaboration between NHIDCL and IIT Guwahati aims to harness the expertise of IIT Guwahati, a renowned institute known for its contributions to civil engineering, road construction, planning, and design. The primary objective of this partnership is to facilitate research and development (R&D) in the aforementioned areas. The MoU was signed by Professor Parameswar K. Iyer, Director of IIT Guwahati, and Shri Chanchal Kumar, Managing Director of NHIDCL.
NHIDCL, a Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, Government of India, actively seeks and promotes innovative technologies. It aims to address the challenges and promote technological advancements in the construction of highways, particularly under extreme climatic and geographical conditions. By collaborating with IIT Guwahati, NHIDCL seeks to benefit from the institute’s expertise and research capabilities to further enhance the development and construction of highways in the country.