A two day ‘Southern Star Army Academia Industry Interface’ began at the Pangode Military Station here on Thursday with the focus on transformation to Atmanirbhar Bharat in defence technology.
Various industries, start-ups and academia are participating and demonstrating their equipment, services, and solutions related to the armed forces. The equipment are on display at the Colachal Stadium.
Major General Akhilesh Kumar, General Officer Commanding of 54 Infantry Division; Brigadier Salil M.P., Station Commander, Pangode Military Station; Col. Sanjeev Nair (Retd), Chief Executive Office, Technopark; Guruprasad, former Director General, Defence Research and Development Organisation; were among those who attended the inaugural session. Interactive sessions, panel discussion, and exhibition by industries and start-ups are the highlights of the two-day event which concludes on Friday.
