MoU was signed between the IIT Gandhinagar and LTSCT

Gandhinagar, Aug 24, A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was officially signed today between the IIT Gandhinagar and L&T Semiconductor Technologies (LTSCT) to foster collaborative research and development in the semiconductor sector.
The signing ceremony was honoured by the presence of several high-profile dignitaries, including Shri S. Krishnan, Secretary of DeitY, Government of India, Shri Magesh Ethirajan, Director General of the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Executive Secretary of C-DAC, Mr. Sandeep Kumar, CEO of L&T Semiconductor Technologies, Prof. Rajat Moona, Director of IIT Gandhinagar, along with all Deans, Senior Professors, and faculty members of IIT Gandhinagar.
The MoU marks the beginning of a significant partnership to drive India’s technological progress. The collaboration will focus on the joint development of key Government of India ID IC projects such as ePassport, eDriving license, eAadhar, EVM, and NAVIC IC for cell phones. Additionally, the partnership will advance Quantum Encryption Algorithm (QEA) development under the Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF) scheme, contributing to the Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision.
A crucial aspect of this partnership is the commitment to enhancing design, development, and embedded capacity within the semiconductor sector by upskilling ITI workforces. This will be achieved through curriculum development, trainer programs, and certification courses in semiconductor design and manufacturing. The collaboration is set to further boost research and skill development through the Silicon and Advanced Manufacturing Research and Training Hub (SAMARTH) initiative and foster cooperation in the Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) sector.
Expressing his enthusiasm for the partnership, Prof. Rajat Moona, Director of IIT Gandhinagar, stated, “This MoU reinforces our commitment to world-class research and development in the semiconductor space, positioning India as a global leader in technology. By working closely with L&T Semiconductors, we aim to create a positive environment that nurtures talent, fosters collaborative innovation with industry, and contributes to the nation’s technological progress.”
Mr. Sandeep Kumar, CEO of L&T Semiconductor Technologies, highlighted the significance of the collaboration, stating, “This partnership marks a transformative chapter in our journey towards driving innovation and technological advancement in India’s semiconductor sector. By combining our industry-leading expertise with IIT Gandhinagar’s academic and innovation rigor, we are poised to address critical challenges towards ‘Design in India’ semiconductor products and contribute to a self-reliant and technologically advanced India.”