IIT Bhubaneswar to partner with Japan-based AOTS for technical cooperation

In order to promote technical co-operation, Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) Bhubaneswar will partner with the Association for Overseas Technical Co-operation and Sustainable Partnerships (AOTS), a Japanese organization.

AOTS is established under the Japanese Government, Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI). Currently, it functions as their policy implementations organizations in the field of Industry and HR Development in developing countries. It also implements some self-sustainable-social business based projects in co-operation with Japanese companies.

Prof RV Rajakumar, Director of IIT Bhubaneswar, said, “The partnership will have a strong focus towards professional development of students, the creation of multiple academic and business opportunities, including events to promote education, internships and employment for students.”

“We would want to explore the broader options beyond. The synergies are going to be greatly beneficial for both the nations for their new technological developments which will be of paramount importance. IIT Bhubaneswar would also explore collaboration in areas like Robotics, Augmented and Virtual Reality, Energy Climate Change and other areas,” he added.