New Delhi, July 2 -- The Central Electricity Authority (CEA), under the Ministry of Power, and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on research, capacity building, and knowledge sharing across India's electricity and energy sectors.

The MoU, signed on July 1, 2025, aims to strengthen technical capabilities and foster innovation to support the country's clean energy transition and net-zero ambitions.

As part of the partnership, CEA personnel will gain access to IIT Roorkee's short-term projects and online courses to upgrade their technical skills.

The collaboration will focus on joint studies in critical areas such as electricity planning, hydropower and pumped s...