Parntership between RITES and CSIR-CRRI

Parntership between RITES and CSIR-CRRI

Question : On which date has RITES signed an MoU with CSIR-CRRI to explore opportunities for cooperation in the infrastructure sector ?
a. 17 January 2022
b. 15 January 2022
c. 12 January 2022
d. None of the above
Ans. a.
Related facts —

  • RITES has recently(17 January 2022) signed an MoU with CSIR-CRRI to explore opportunities for cooperation in the infrastructure sector.
  • Under this agreement, RITES and CSIR-CRRI will collaborate for technical services,including consultancy assignments, knowledge sharing, and research & development etc.
  • The partnership foresees the development of innovative and sustainable solutions that will drive the sector forward and can deliver significant value to associated stakeholders.
  • RITES Limited is a Miniratna (Category – I) Schedule ‘A’ Public Sector Enterprise and a leading player in the transport consultancy and engineering sector in India, having diversified services and geographical reach.
  • CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CRRI), a premier national laboratory established in 1952, is engaged in carrying out research and development projects on design, construction and maintenance of roads and runways, traffic and transportation planning, utilization of industrial waste, landslide control,road traffic safety, pavement performance monitoring/evaluation,service life assessment of bridges.

By – Pankaj Pandey

Link:
https://rites.com/Upload/MediaGallery/PDF/3/MOU-RITES-CRRI_pdf-2022-Jan-18-12-0-39.pdf