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IIT Research Park Partners With Assam Govt. To Launch Innovation Hub For Urban Development, Healthcare

BNE News Desk , November 5, 2024
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Guwahati: Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati Research Park Foundation has partnered with the Assam Government Healthcare Foundation, Centre for Urbanization, Buildings, and Environment (CUBE), and IITM Pravartak to establish an Innovation Hub for Urban Development, Healthcare, and Technology in Northeast India.

During the event, IIT Guwahati director cum IIT Guwahati Research Park chairperson, Devendra Jalihal said, “We are excited to develop IIT Guwahati Research Park into an innovation hub for the Northeast. Our flagship initiative - a partnership with the Assam Government to create a super-specialty hospital and simulation lab will unite medical and engineering professionals to tackle pressing healthcare challenges. As the region continues to urbanize, we are also committed to sustainable infrastructure to prevent the issues seen in other urban areas. Through these initiatives, the Research Park is poised to contribute significantly to both regional and national development.”

CUBE, with over 250 specialized projects across India, is committed to leveraging IIT Guwahati's academic strengths alongside its industry expertise to drive sustainable, affordable development in the region. In partnership with CUBE, IIT Guwahati aims to develop an advanced urban infrastructure and sustainability hub at the IIT Guwahati Research Park, serving as a center for interdisciplinary collaboration among engineers, urban planners, environmental scientists, transportation specialists, and policymakers. This initiative underscores a shared commitment to creating sustainable and resilient urban frameworks tailored to the unique needs of Assam and the Northeast region.

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Sajal Sen, Chief Operating Officer of the Assam Government - IITG Healthcare Foundation, expressed his honor to partner with IIT Guwahati Research Park in driving India's healthcare self-reliance. The 400-bed super-specialty hospital and advanced postgraduate programs will drive innovation in biotechnology and medical tech.

Through its partnership with the state Government - IITG Healthcare Foundation, IIT Guwahati Research Park will host a corporate office and interim laboratory for the Assam Advanced Healthcare Innovation Institute (AAHII), set to be a premier 'Make in India' center for medical technology.