The Manekshaw Centre of Excellence for National Security Studies and Research was inaugurated on the IIT Kharagpur campus on the 75th Foundation Day of the institute, an official said on Saturday.
The Manekshaw Centre is an innovative initiative which brings together IITs, IISc, and NITs on a common platform to carry out academic and research activities dedicated to defence technology and national security, an institute spokesperson told PTI.
The Manekshaw Centre will collaborate with start-ups and industry partners to prioritise research. Specially curated courses on next-gen warfare and emerging technologies are being offered.