IIT Guwahati and Indian Army sign MoU for bamboo-based bunkers at high altitudes areas

The Indian Army and Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati (IITG) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for research, design and fabrication of Epoxy bamboo-based composites as a replacement for traditional building materials used in the construction of bunkers in high-altitude Areas. The project will lead to the building of multiple defence works in high-altitude terrain for field trials, according to a release from the army.

The fabricated panels will provide the same level of protection, but with reduced weight, decreasing the time and effort required for ferrying supplies, and ultimately enhancing force preservation.

The MoU was signed on Monday in the presence of the GOC Red Horns Division Maj Gen Rohin Bawa and IITG director Prof Devendra Jallihal.

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The agreement is a step towards innovation and collaboration, setting new standards for cooperation between government research, development institutions, and military educational bodies to drive technological progress, Bawa said.

The partnership represents a shared commitment to exploring new technological frontiers and addressing modern battlefield challenges, he said.

Bawa further highlighted the collaborative role of academia, industry, researchers, and startups in fostering a whole-of-nation approach and expressed confidence that this partnership will contribute to groundbreaking achievements and support the nation's self-reliance initiative.

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