NPTI & PTC India Ltd Signed MoU to Set up CoE for R&D in Energy Domain

Current Context: The National Power Training Institute (NPTI) and PTC India Ltd. have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Research & Development in the Energy Domain.

• The focus of this CoE will be on promoting sustainable development goals.
• The outcomes of the CoE’s Research and Development endeavours will be disseminated to the power sector through Training and Capacity building.
• Under the MoU, NPTI and PTC India Limited will collaborate to undertake research, development, and knowledge sharing through the CoE.
• The MoU was signed in the office of Ministry of Power, New Delhi, on 28th March, 2024 by Director General, NPTI, Dr. Tripta Thakur and by Senior Vice President (HR), PTC India Ltd., Ms. Koel Singhal on behalf of CMD, PTC India Ltd., Dr. Rajib K Mishra; in the presence of Secretary, Ministry of Power, Government of India, Shri Pankaj Agarwal.

Question:

Q.1 What is the purpose of the MoU signed between NPTI and PTC India Ltd.?
a. To establish a Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Research & Development in the Energy Domain
b. To establish a Centre for Sports Excellence
c. To establish a Centre for Art and Culture
d. To establish a Centre for Space Research