The Impressive TimesFaridabad, 16th July 2024 – Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies (MRIIRS) has been awarded the Electronic Design and Automation (EDA) tool grant under the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology’s Chips to Startup (C2S) Program. This grant will empower MRIIRS to enhance its capabilities in VLSI (Very-Large-Scale Integration) design and embedded systems, contributing to the development of industry-ready manpower specialized in these critical areas.
The grant will support existing programs for B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in Electronics & Communication, Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics, VLSI, Integrated Circuit, Embedded System, Electronic System Design, or equivalent at MRIIRS. MRIIRS was considered for this grant as it possesses the necessary infrastructure and capital equipment for VLSI design labs, along with dedicated faculty members and professionals in the VLSI design domain.
Pursuant to this grant, MRIIRS will conduct 15 short-term VLSI Design projects, each with a duration of 4 weeks, over the next three years. The program aims to train at least 273 industry-ready manpower, including PhD, M.Tech, and B.Tech students with specializations in VLSI and Embedded System Design. This initiative will involve extensive use of the EDA (Electronic Design Automation) tools provided by the ChipIN Centre under the C2S Programme for teaching, instruction, and research purposes.
Dr. Prashant Bhalla, Chancellor of MRIIRS, stated, “This grant is a testament to our institution’s unwavering commitment to excellence in education and research. It is a significant step towards enhancing our VLSI and embedded systems programs, which are crucial for the future of technology. We are dedicated to nurturing talent and fostering innovation, and this grant will provide our students and faculty with the resources they need to excel.”
Mr. Amit Bhalla, Vice President of Manav Rachna Educational Institutions (MREI), added, “Receiving this grant from the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology is a proud moment for MRIIRS. It highlights our capability and readiness to contribute to the nation’s technological advancements. We look forward to utilizing this grant to its fullest potential, creating a robust environment for learning, research, and industry collaboration in VLSI and embedded systems.”
Dr. Sanjay Srivastava, Vice Chancellor of MRIIRS, remarked, “We are honored to receive this grant from the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology and it will enable us to produce highly skilled professionals who will drive innovation and contribute significantly to the electronics and IT industry.”
“The conferment of the EDA tool grant under the C2S Program is a testament to MRIIRS’s infrastructural prowess and pedagogical excellence in the domain of VLSI design and embedded systems. This endowment will significantly augment our capacity to cultivate industry-ready professionals proficient in these sophisticated technological fields”, said Dr Umesh Dutta, CEO, Manav Rachna Innovation and Incubation Foundation.
This grant is poised to make a substantial impact on the future by equipping students with cutting-edge skills and knowledge in VLSI and embedded systems. Through an environment of advanced learning and practical application, MRIIRS ensures that its graduates are well-prepared to meet the demands of the rapidly evolving technology sector.
About MRIIRS:
Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies, a Deemed-to-be-University under section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, is the first private university in Delhi NCR to hold the prestigious NAAC ‘A++’ Grade accreditation. MRIIRS has earned a 5-star QS rating for its Teaching, Employability, Academic Development, Facilities, Social Responsibility, and Inclusiveness. Additionally, the UGC has recognized it as a Category 1 Deemed-to-be University. MRIIRS offers UG, PG and Doctoral programs in Engineering & Technology, Design, Management, Computer Applications, Hotel Management, Commerce, Humanities, Media, Design, Liberal Arts, Economics, Applied Psychology and other domains.
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