A framework memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed October 5, 2015, between the Department of Heavy Industries (DHI), Govt. of India and Fraunhofer, Germany with later as "Technology Resource Partner".

The MoU was signed in the presence of Secretary, Department of Heavy Ministry Dr. R. Katoch here in New Delhi. Senior Officers from Ministry of Heavy Industry and representatives from Bharat Heavy Electrical Limited (BHEL) were also present during the signing of MoU.

The objective is to support and augment the "Make in India" Programme through increasing the innovation and technology prowess of Indian industry.

The activities include creating a road-map for technological development for Indian industry, identifying and plugging technology gaps. Implementation identified projects in manufacturing, working with various stakeholders in Government, Industry & academia for increasing cooperation in applied research.

The MoU signed will now be exchanged by EAM with her German counterpart before the two Heads of States later in the day in a meeting scheduled at Hyderabad House, New Delhi.

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