Overview
- SAI’s National Centre of Sports Science Research signed an MoU with IIT Delhi to deepen collaboration in sports sciences, advanced technology and indigenous innovation.
- The agreement emphasizes developing Indian-made sports equipment and science devices to cut reliance on imported tools under the ‘Garv se Swadeshi’ push.
- Hari Ranjan Rao, Secretary, Sports, inaugurated a new Biomechanics Laboratory at IIT Delhi equipped for advanced assessment and biomechanical research.
- The facility is designed to generate insights that optimize performance, reduce injury risk and support both able-bodied and para athletes.
- Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya endorsed the initiative’s focus on science-led athlete support, as the MoU was executed by NCSSR’s Brig. (Dr.) Bibhu Kalyan Nayak and IIT Delhi’s Prof. Ashwini K. Agrawal in the presence of senior officials.