New Delhi: DRDO-UPTTI MoU has been signed to strengthen research and innovation in textile science for both the defence and civil sectors. The agreement brings together the Defence Materials and Stores Research & Development Establishment (DMSRDE), Kanpur, and the Uttar Pradesh Textile Technology Institute (UPTTI), Kanpur. The partnership aims to develop advanced textile technologies, encourage joint research, and improve knowledge sharing between the two institutions.
Details of DRDO-UPTTI MoU
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on 6 July 2026 between DMSRDE, a laboratory of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), and UPTTI in Kanpur.
The agreement is designed to promote collaboration in textile science and technology that can support both India’s defence needs and civilian industries.
DRDO-UPTTI MoU: Senior Officials Present During the Signing
The MoU was exchanged between Dr. Kingsuk Mukhopadhyay, Director of DMSRDE, and Prof. (Dr.) G. Nalankilli, Director of UPTTI.
The event was attended by Shri Amit Saraiya, Scientist ‘F’, along with Dr. Mukesh Kumar Singh, Dr. Supriyo Chakraborty, and other senior officials from both organisations.
What the MoU Will Achieve
Under the agreement, both institutions will work together in several important areas, including:
- Exchange of research findings and technical knowledge.
- Joint scientific and research projects.
- Sharing of laboratory and instrumentation facilities.
- Development of advanced textile technologies for defence and civilian applications.
The collaboration is expected to speed up innovation and help create high-performance textile materials for future use.
What is the Importance of DRDO-UPTTI MoU
DMSRDE is one of DRDO’s key laboratories that develops advanced materials, protective clothing, parachutes, camouflage systems, and other specialised textile products for the Indian Armed Forces.
UPTTI is a leading textile engineering institute in Uttar Pradesh with expertise in textile education, research, and innovation. By combining DRDO’s defence research capabilities with UPTTI’s academic expertise, both organisations aim to strengthen India’s self-reliance in advanced textile technologies.
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