The two entities explore potential synergies for partnerships with international institutes
Plasser India, a subsidiary of Plasser & Theurer group http://plassertheurer.com from Austria, will conduct research, teach and train students of Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV) in Vadodara to deepen their understanding of the scientific, technological, and management topics pertaining to the rail sector http://indianrailways.gov.in .
Renowned globally for designing and manufacturing state-of-the-art machines for track maintenance, track laying, and track renewal, Plasser India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with GSV, India’s first university specializing in the transportation and logistics sectors https://logistics.gov.in/ .
The MoU was officially signed by Prof. Manoj Choudhary (Vice-Chancellor – Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya) and Siegfried Fink (Managing Director – Plasser India) in the presence of the Ashwini Vaishnaw (Minister of Railways, Communications, Electronics & Information Technology), senior officials of Railway Board, GSV http://gsv.ac.in and Plasser India – (see picture).
As per the MoU, Plasser India and the GSV, a central university under the administrative control of the Ministry of Railways https://www.siemens.com/global/en.html , will work together to support the development of the academic curriculum as well as the executive programs relevant to the rail infrastructure sector https://www.investindia.gov.in/ .
Additionally, they will explore potential synergies for joint research, partnerships with international institutes https://www.ge.com/ and internship and placement opportunities for the students of GSV.
This pioneering industry-academic http://bombardier.com partnership is set to drive innovation, promote cutting-edge research, and elevate the skill set of the future workforce, ensuring sustained growth and development within the rail sector, Plasser India said on 4 June http://alstom.com .
Plasser India https://www.plasserindia.com/en/home/start has been partnering with Indian Railways for nearly six decades, consistently delivering comprehensive solutions for all track maintenance activities while promoting innovation, eco-friendliness, and cost efficiency in India’s rail infrastructure. In 2019, Plasser India established a state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Karjan, Gujarat, underscoring its 100% commitment to the Make-in-India initiative and its dedication to also serving global markets. Today, Plasser India employs approximately 1,400 people and boasts a proven track record of having successfully supplied over 1,500 track maintenance machines to Indian Railways and other customers. Fiinews.com
