Guwahati: The Indian Army's Gajraj Corps and IIT Guwahati have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for research, design, and construction of Epoxy bamboo-based composites as a replacement for traditional building materials in high-altitude areas.
The project will involve the construction of multiple defence works in high-altitude terrain for field trial, exposed to small arms fire and weather cycles. The fabricated panels will provide the same level of protection but with reduced weight, reducing the time and effort required for ferrying supplies and enhancing force preservation.
Rohin Bawa, Major General YSM, GOC, Red Horns Division, and Devendra Jalihal, Director, IIT Guwahati, were present during the MoU signing ceremony.
The partnership between Gajraj Corps and IIT Guwahati represents a shared commitment to exploring new technological frontiers and addressing modern battlefield challenges.
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The General Officer highlighted the Indian Army's efforts to integrate niche technologies and the importance of the MoU in developing deployable solutions for the operational area.
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