India, Nov. 8 -- A significant step was taken today to bolster the National Capital Region's standing as a hub for advanced research and development, as a high-level delegation from Gautam Buddha University (GBU) met with Dr Lokesh M, Chief Executive Officer, NOIDA (New Okhla Industrial Development Authority).

NOIDA and GBU have reached an agreement, in principle, to collaborate on establishing two major Centres of Excellence at the GBU campus:

1. Centre for Semicon Research and Technology (CSRT): Focused on

cutting-edge research and innovation in the critical field of Semiconductor technology.

2. Centre for Drug Discovery and Development: A specialised facility with an initial focus on research related to Cancer treatment and novel d...