- AEEE and IIT Kharagpur have joined forces to advance sustainable transportation solutions in India through research, training and policy advocacy, marking a pivotal step in fostering a greener transport ecosystem
The Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy (AEEE), India’s leading policy support and implementation organisation dedicated to promoting energy efficiency and the Ranbir and Chitra Gupta School of Infrastructure Design and Management (RCGSIDM), Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT KGP), one of India’s premier technical and research institutions, recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the advancement of sustainable transportation solutions in India.
This strategic partnership aims to leverage the industrial knowledge and network of AEEE and the research expertise and infrastructure of IIT KGP to address critical challenges in sustainable transportation.
As part of the agreement, AEEE and IIT KGP will conduct joint research on sustainable transportation technologies. Together, they will develop and deliver comprehensive training programmes for students, researchers and industry professionals to equip them with sustainable transportation skills and knowledge. These efforts will be supported by joint conferences, workshops and seminars to foster discussion and raise awareness. The organisations will also provide support for policy and regulatory changes that promote the development and adoption of sustainable transportation in India.
This collaboration marks a significant milestone in India’s journey towards a sustainable and energy-efficient transportation ecosystem.
