In a significant development, the Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management (GITAM), based in Vishakapatnam, has formally joined hands with the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT).

The collaboration was solidified through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at fostering collaboration in the realms of science and technology.

The MoU, officially exchanged by GITAM's registrar, D Gunasekharan, and CSIR-IICT's analytical chair scientist, B Jagadeesh, in the presence of Vice-Chancellor Dayananda Siddavattam, paves the way for collaborative efforts in various scientific fields, including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, chemical engineering, and medical research.

Under this partnership, both institutions have committed to facilitating faculty exchanges, conducting joint research projects, and organising skill development initiatives such as workshops and training sessions. The collaboration will also feature invited lectures on shared interests, project proposals for funding, and opportunities for student internships and research exposure.