Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has entered into a Memorandum of Agreement with the Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS) to establish the HAL Advanced Academic Initiation Centre as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility efforts. The agreement was signed on Friday.
Pradeep Kumar, General Manager (HR) at HAL, signed the agreement alongside Prof B L V Prasad, Director of CeNS. D K Sunil, Chairman and Managing Director of HAL, expressed that the new centre will help CeNS extend its reach to more students, especially those in rural areas, encouraging their interest in scientific learning.
Prof Prasad welcomed HAL’s support, noting that the centre will greatly assist in showcasing scientific concepts to larger groups of students more effectively. He added that the facility will enable CeNS to meet growing demands from rural schools and stimulate curiosity among young learners.
The HAL Advanced Academic Initiation Centre will be set up at CeNS’ Arkavathi Campus in Karnataka, according to a HAL press statement. The centre will function as a dedicated platform for science education under CeNS’ flagship Vigyaani Vidyarthi Vichar Vinimay (V4) programme, which has already engaged over 20,000 students from 200 institutions and familiarised them with the latest developments in science and technology.
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is a premier aerospace and defense company in India, headquartered in Bengaluru. Established in 1940, HAL plays a crucial role in the design, development, manufacturing, and maintenance of aircraft, helicopters, avionics, and aerospace components for the Indian Armed Forces.
The company has contributed significantly to India’s defense self-reliance by producing indigenous aircraft like the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) and the Dhruv Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH). HAL also collaborates with global aerospace firms for advanced technology development and exports its products to several countries. With its strong focus on research, innovation, and cutting-edge manufacturing, HAL continues to be a cornerstone of India’s aerospace and defense sector.
