THE AMAN SANDESH TIMES
Ropar :
IIT Ropar has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with NTF (INDIA) Private Limited on March 24, 2025, to collaborate on advancing clean energy solutions, sustainability initiatives, and hydrogen-based mobility technologies.
The agreement was signed by Shri Rajat Jain, Executive Director of NTF (INDIA), and Dr. Pushpendra P. Singh, Dean (R&D) at IIT Ropar, in the presence of key stakeholders including Dr. Dhiraj K. Mahajan, Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at IIT Ropar, and Dr. Surendra Singh Gaur, Manager (R&D) at NTF (INDIA).
The partnership aims to drive India’s clean energy and sustainability sectors forward, aligning with both national and global technological advancements. Shri Rajat Jain highlighted the partnership’s key focus areas:
– Sustainability Initiatives: Promoting sustainable practices to reduce environmental impact.
– Clean Energy Solutions: Developing innovative technologies for clean energy.
– Hydrogen-Based Mobility: Advancing hydrogen fuel cell technology to enable eco-friendly transportation.
Shri Jain also emphasized the collaboration’s goals to address significant challenges such as balancing industrial growth with environmental responsibilities, supporting R&D, and fostering the commercialization of research outcomes.
Through this MoU, IIT Ropar and NTF aim to advance research and development in the clean energy and mobility sectors, particularly focusing on hydrogen-based technologies. The partnership aligns with NTF’s vision to drive growth through sustainability and innovation.
NTF (INDIA) Private Limited, a recognized leader in end-to-end mobility solutions, is known for its four decades of expertise in design, engineering, and manufacturing for sectors such as the automotive industry, wind energy, and medical equipment.
This collaboration underscores IIT Ropar’s commitment to research excellence, industry partnerships, and sustainability-driven innovation. It also marks a significant step towards a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable future in India.
