Panaji, Goa | June 30, 2025 — In a strategic initiative to align academic learning with real-world industry demands, the Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) and the Goa College of Engineering (GEC), Farmagudi, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on June 30, 2025. The MoU marks a milestone in strengthening Goa’s innovation ecosystem through deeper collaboration between education and enterprise.
The formal signing ceremony took place in the presence of key dignitaries from both institutions. Mr. Shrinivas V. Dempo, President of GCCI, and Dr. Krupashankara M. S., Principal of GEC, signed the MoU. Other dignitaries present included Mr. Sanjay Amonkar, Director General, GCCI; Dr. Suraj S. Rane, Professor, Mechanical Engineering, GEC; Ms. Pratima Dhond, President-Elect, GCCI; Mr. Rohan Bhandare, Hon. Treasurer, GCCI; and Ms. Ambika Dhakhenkar, Deputy Director, GCCI.
Key Objectives of the MoU Include:
- Curriculum Modernization: Aligning GEC’s academic curriculum with evolving industry needs to enhance employability.
- Skill Development & Training: Facilitating training programs, internships, and industry-specific workshops.
- Innovation & Research: Supporting student-led innovation, entrepreneurship initiatives, and collaborative research projects.
- Expert Engagement: Organizing industry talks, field visits, seminars, and placement-focused sessions.
- Infrastructure Support: Setting up industry-sponsored labs to bridge the gap between theory and practice.
- Consultancy & Projects: Offering technical consultancy and enabling real-world project exposure for students.
Mr. Shrinivas Dempo, President of GCCI, emphasized the vision behind the initiative:
“This partnership is a forward-looking step that reflects GCCI’s commitment to nurturing talent, innovation, and entrepreneurship in Goa. We are delighted to collaborate with one of Goa’s premier engineering institutions.”
Dr. Krupashankara M. S., Principal of GEC, expressed his enthusiasm:
“This MoU allows our students to gain enhanced exposure to real-world industry challenges. We aim to bridge the divide between theoretical learning and practical application.”
The MoU will remain in effect for a period of five years, during which both institutions will jointly undertake strategic initiatives to drive innovation, research, and skill development across Goa.
With this collaboration, GCCI and GEC reaffirm their shared vision of creating a future-ready workforce, empowered by knowledge, practical experience, and entrepreneurial spirit.
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