IIT Madras partners with Tamil Nadu government for research, innovation in agri-food sector
The Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT Madras) has partnered with the Tamil Nadu Government to boost the agriculture and food processing sector.
The collaboration will focus on sustainable rural development, agri-business innovation and inclusive economic growth.
To this effect, a strategic MoU has been inked between IIT Madras and Tamil Nadu Agri Business and Food Processing Export Corporation (TNAPEx), which acts as an apex body for the promotion of food processing and agri export.
The signing took place at the TN Secretariat in the presence of Dr Atul Anand, additional chief secretary of the MSMEs Department.