Vinod Bhat
New Delhi: Broadcast Engineering Consultants India Limited (BECIL) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) to collaborate in the areas of advanced technologies, digital transformation and capacity building.
The collaboration will focus on joint project implementation, consultancy and technical support, and development of solutions in emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Internet of Things (IoT), Cyber security, 5G, and Cloud Computing. It will also enable the development of turnkey solutions across sectors and facilitate technology transfer and commercialization of innovative products. The partnership further emphasizes capacity building, workforce upskilling and skill development initiatives to strengthen technical capabilities.
The MoU was signed by Director (O&M), BECIL, Capt. (IN) Saurav Chauhan (Retd), and Registrar, C-DAC, Mr.Niranjan Vaishnav, in the presence of senior officials.
Speaking at the event, CMD, BECIL, Cmde D.K. Murali (Retd.) said that this collaboration with C-DAC would further strengthen BECIL’s capabilities in advanced technologies and digital transformation. He added that by leveraging the complementary strengths of both organisations, the partnership aims to deliver impactful solutions and contribute to India’s digital growth.
The partnership is expected to promote innovation, accelerate the adoption of advanced technologies, and contribute to building a robust and future-ready digital ecosystem in line with the Government of India’s vision of Digital India.
About BECIL
Broadcast Engineering Consultants India Limited (BECIL) is a Mini Ratna Category-I Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India. Established in 1995, the company provides consultancy services and turnkey solutions in the fields of broadcasting, information technology and telecommunications. BECIL has also expanded its operations to areas such as e-governance, smart cities, healthcare and manpower services, catering to both government and private sector organisations.
About C-DAC
The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) is a research and development organisation under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India. It works in areas such as advanced computing, high performance computing, artificial intelligence, cyber security and software technologies. C-DAC supports national initiatives through development of technologies, products and capacity building programmes.
