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Dr. Swati Mujumdar, Pro-Chancellor of Symbiosis Skills and Professional University and other dignitaries.
Symbiosis Skills and Professional University (SSPU), Pune, has launched ‘B.Tech in Defence Technology’ programme which was recently formally inaugurated.
“Defence technology plays a vital role in achieving the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat (Self-Reliant India). The entire nation has witnessed the strategic importance of DRDO-developed systems such as missiles like Akash and BrahMos, radar systems, and drones. Students should aim not just for a successful career, but for active participation in nation-building,” said Manish Bhardwaj, Technical Advisor to the Chairman of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) after launching the programme.
The event was presided over by Dr. Swati Mujumdar, Pro-Chancellor of Symbiosis Skills and Professional University.
Other distinguished guests included Mr. Sushil Kumar, Global Head and Vice President of Tata Technologies; S.M. Vaidya, former Business Head and Vice President of Godrej Aerospace; Shirish Deshmukh, Director of DEMA (DIMA Manufacturing Association); Varun Khandare, MD of SRGF and member of the Defence Committee, MCCIA; and Harsh Gune, also from the MCCIA Defence Committee.
Dr. Swati Mujumdar, signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with two companies — Vasundhara Geo Technologies, represented by Advait Kulkarni, and DSA Electro and Design, represented by Director Ashok Subhedar.
“This newly launched programme will give students a fresh direction in their careers. Symbiosis Skills and Professional University is the first skill-based university in the country, and for the past eight years, we have been training students with skills aligned to industry requirements. We currently have partnerships with over 250 companies,” she said.
Manish Bhardwaj stated, “The Sindhur incident made it clear to the nation how crucial the role of DRDO is. However, there is still a significant need for skilled human resources in this sector. For the purpose of nation-building, more research and innovation must be carried out in the field of defence technology. As times change, companies, academic institutions, and researchers must collaborate and take greater responsibility for the nation’s development.”
Major General Vinay Handa, while speaking about the programme and the rising graph of the Indian armed forces, highlighted that both private and public sector companies are collaborating in this area.
Published on June 9, 2025
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