GUWAHATI: The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT-G) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Army to develop bamboo-based composite materials for constructing bunkers in high-altitude areas with extreme weather conditions. This was announced by the Public Relations Office (PRO), Defence, Guwahati, on Tuesday, February 4.
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“In a milestone step, #IndianArmy Gajraj Corps & @IITGuwahati signed an MoU for research on epoxy bamboo-based composites to replace traditional materials in high-altitude bunkers,” PRO’s official account posted on X. “This innovative move aligns with the vision of "Decade of Transformation & #AtmanirbharBharat!”
This MoU signed between the Army’s 3 Corps, based in Tezpur, Assam, and IIT-G, has been expected to replace conventional building materials used in bunkers, particularly in the high-altitude regions of Arunachal Pradesh along the Eastern Himalayas.
The project will additionally lead to the construction of multiple defence structures for field trials. These structures will be tested against small arms fire and subjected to harsh weather conditions to evaluate their durability and effectiveness.
However, an Army official highlighted that while the project has potential, it would take time to materialise due to extensive research and design processes. To facilitate faster implementation, IIT-G experts will work closely with the Army to develop such effective solutions for extreme environments.
The MoU was signed in the presence of Major General Rohin Bajwa, General Officer Commanding, Red Horns Division, and Prof. Devendra Jalihal, Director of IIT-G.
