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BEML with NASSCOM CoE support to leverage AI and IoT technologies

The tie-up aims at technical support for the implementation of AI and Internet of Things IoT in BEML products and to set up an incubation center

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Understanding the need for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) applications in its products, BEML, the  ‘Schedule A’ company under the Ministry of Defence, has teamed up with IIT–Kanpur and NASSCOM Centre of Excellence (CoE) for AI & IoT, an initiative of Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) & state government of Karnataka, Haryana, Gujarat & Andhra Pradesh, related areas in the virtual presence of Rajnath Singh, Hon’ble Raksha Mantri.

Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Bipin Rawat, PVSM, Secretary (Defence Production), and other senior officials were present on the occasion.

Dr. Deepak Kumar Hota, CMD BEML exchanged the signed copies with Sanjeev Malhotra, CEO, NASSCOM Center of Excellence after signing the MoU.

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The MoU between BEML & NASSCOM CoE is expected to enable BEML to achieve its vision to remain abreast of cutting edge technology and to be a market leader.

The tie-up aims at technical support for the implementation of AI and IoT in BEML products and to set up incubation center for start-ups with a view to achieving self-reliance and foster innovation & technological development in Defence & Aerospace by engaging various Industries including MSMEs, start-ups, individual innovators, R&D institutes and academia.

Sanjeev Malhotra, CEO, NASSCOM CoE, said that the association is honoured to work with BEML, a leading public sector organization, that specializes in developing world-class products in transportation and defence, on their new-age technology innovation initiatives with cutting edge startups in India. This effort will be in conjunction with diverse technology & strategic expertise from the CoE.

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