NE EDUCATION BUREAU
CHENNAI, MAY 26
The Indian Army’s premier training institute Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai, and the SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRM IST), Chennai, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Monday.
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An addendum to the Memorandum of Understanding, #MoU was signed between Officers Training Academy, #OTA, Chennai (on behalf of Indian Army) and SRM Institute of Science and Technology, #SRMIST on 26 May 2025 for… pic.twitter.com/EXYWHRcCbR
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The MoU introduces a Diploma in Information Technology and Cyber Security for the Officer Cadets of the OTA. The curriculum is designed to address critical areas such as cyber security, data protection and IT fundamentals.
The documents were signed by the OTA Commandant Lt Gen Michael AJ Fernandez and the Vice Chancellor of the SRM IST, Dr C Muthamizh Selvan at the OTA premises.
After the signing in ceremony, Lt Gen Michael Fernandez said, “In today’s wars, the modern, progressive and all-pervading technologies are irreversibly connected. Further, gone are the days when warfare could be thought of without the use of emerging technologies. The officer cadets ought to learn continuously to keep pace with the changing times.”
He expressed hope that the new course would help the future army officers to be empowered with the skills on information technology and cyber security, equipping them with the technical acumen and the digital competence required in today’s rapidly changing defence landscape.
Dr Muthamizh Selvan, SRM IST Vice Chancellor in his address said that the laboratories in the University are open for the OTA officer cadets to pursue their projects and studies. He insisted that it is time for academic institutions to move from tradition to innovation and from rigidity to flexibility.
