New Delhi, Feb. 23 -- The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Jindal Steel to establish a Nodal Centre of Excellence (CoE) dedicated to advancing structural steel research, design innovation and skilling, with a strong focus on high-strength and performance-oriented steel applications.

The initiative aims to promote the expanded use of structural steel in construction, which can enable more sustainable buildings, reduce life-cycle costs and accelerate infrastructure delivery across India.

The Nodal CoE will act as a translational platform connecting research, design, fabrication, and construction. It will advance high-strength structural steel applications across housing, ...