BITS Pilani launches new Centre for Research Excellence

The Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani Hyderabad launched a centre for Research Excellence in National Security (CRENS)  on August 7, 2024. The purpose of the centre is to enhance national security through advancements in national security with technology, skill entrupreunship, and research. 

The Ceremony was inaugurated by the former chairman of DRDO, Dr G Sateesh Reddy, and former scientific adviser to the defense minister, as the chief guest of the event. 

Dr Reddy during the event emphasized new technologies to fight asymmetric warfare. He highlighted the geographical significance of CRENS being located at the Hyderabad campus. It offers the opportunity to collaborate with other institutions of national importance located in and around Hyderabad. 

The goal of CRENS is to make India self-reliant in the field of National Security in collaboration with collaboration with DRDO, ISRO, DAE, tri-services, Parliamentary forces, Police, Defence PSUs, and industries. 

CRENS aims at the following three verticals;

The first vertical focuses on providing hybrid, online, and offline courses to enhance skill sets for professionals working in national security.                      The second vertical lays importance on research to practical solutions for security personnel.                                                                                               Lastly, the third vertical focuses on innovation, it would promote start-ups in the fields of defense, science, space, and other sectors that hold significance on a national level 

Prof. V. Ramgopal Rao, Vice Chancellor of BITS Pilani is proud to be part of a significant cause, he said  “National security research and innovation is a domain that requires much more emphasis, and we are very proud to have a dedicated centre here at BITS Pilani Hyderabad. “ 

BITS Pilani Hyderabad launched a centre for research excellence in National Security. The centre shall provide skills and learning for security personnel, therefore enhancing the national security of the nation.