CNN Central News & Network–ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: During the review meeting of research scholars and various projects at NITTTR Bhopal, Director Prof. C.C. Tripathi stated that both smart education and smart industries are crucial for the development of India. Smart education refers to making education more effective and accessible through the use of technology, while smart industries aim to make industries more efficient and productive using technology.

While discussing the progress reports of research scholars in detail, Prof. Tripathi emphasized the need to focus on research that is not only innovative but also beneficial to society. He encouraged scholars to engage in research related to new process and product innovations. It is noteworthy that the NITTTR Director regularly engages in discussions on innovation and research progress with research scholars and students.

During the meeting, research issues in other areas were also discussed, such as smart education, Smart Industry Readiness Index, multidisciplinary research, smart material design, application-based research in space technology, low carbon emissions, alternative energy, agricultural production, drone technology, improved living standards, clean and healthy environment, efficient and effective services, innovation and job opportunities, social and economic development, and smart society.

The meeting was attended by the Dean of NITTTR, Prof. Ashish Deshpande, Prof. P.K. Purohit, Prof. Parag Dubey, Prof. Deepak Singh, along with faculty members, research scholars, and staff members.