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India is taking bold steps to develop indigenous automotive technologies through a strategic partnership between C-DAC and ICAT. The collaboration aims to reduce dependency on foreign solutions by creating home-grown innovations in mobility. This initiative aligns perfectly with the national vision of self-reliance and technological independence. The MoU covers critical areas like research, development, testing, and cybersecurity solutions for the automotive sector.

Key Points: C-DAC ICAT Partnership Drives Swadeshi Automotive Innovation

  • C-DAC and ICAT sign MoU for indigenous automotive tech development
  • Partnership aims to transform mobility through home-grown solutions
  • Supports Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India vision
  • Focuses on R&D, testing, and cybersecurity innovations
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Indigenous innovation to drive new era for Indian automotive sector

India's tech centers unite to develop indigenous automotive solutions, reducing foreign tech dependency and boosting national innovation capabilities

Indigenous innovation to drive new era for Indian automotive sector
"With this collaboration, the dependency on foreign solutions is expected to reduce significantly - Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology"

New Delhi, Oct 10

India is taking decisive steps to ensure that its technological backbone is built on indigenous innovation for the automative sector, according to the government.

Towards this, the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), and the International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Heavy Industries, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to drive a new era of swadeshi solutions for the automotive sector.

The MoU covers joint technology development, identification of new R&D areas, development of testing standards, and cybersecurity solutions for the automotive sector, while also exploring emerging business opportunities in this domain.

The partnership will include carrying out joint research and development, with the aim to transform mobility for the future through indigenous technology development, according to the ministry.

While ICAT will collaborate with the automotive industry to define technological requirements, C-DAC will design and develop indigenous solutions tailored to those needs.

For new technologies, C-DAC will undertake the development and innovation component, and ICAT will provide testing, validation, and certification facilities, as well as facilitate industry linkages with end-user automobile companies.

"With this collaboration, the dependency on foreign solutions is expected to reduce significantly, as home-grown 'Swadeshi' technologies will increasingly power India's automotive innovations," the ministry noted.

The partnership marks a significant stride in shaping India's journey toward self-reliant, future-ready mobility in alignment with the national vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India.

The MoU signing ceremony was held during the 'Traffic InfraTech Expo - 2025' at Bharat Mandapam, in the presence of Sunita Verma, Group Coordinator (R&D in Electronics & IT), MeitY; Dr. Saurabh Dalela, Director, ICAT and Dr. PR Lakshmi Eswari, Centre Head, C-DAC Hyderabad, and senior officials.

- IANS

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Priya S
Great initiative but I hope they focus on affordable electric vehicles too. The common Indian family needs cost-effective options, not just high-end technology.
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Arjun K
C-DAC and ICAT collaboration is brilliant! Both are premier institutions. This could be a game-changer for Indian automotive industry. Looking forward to seeing the innovations that come out of this partnership.
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Sarah B
While I appreciate the Atmanirbhar Bharat vision, I hope this doesn't mean compromising on quality. We need to ensure our indigenous solutions meet global standards.
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Vikram M
Cybersecurity for automotive sector is crucial! With more connected cars and EVs, we need robust Indian solutions to protect our data and infrastructure. Smart move by the government.
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Michael C
This partnership could create amazing job opportunities for Indian engineers and researchers. Hope they involve startups and young innovators too!

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