Pranav Birje | Senior Correspondent
MoU signed on March 10th, 2025 between Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) and IIT, Hyderabad (IITH) with the collaboration of its partners Neer Interactive Solutions Pvt. Ltd. utilizing the expertise of the Center for Geospatial AI and Digital Twins (CGDT) and Andhra Mahila Sabha (AMS) Arts and Science College. This engagement would help in extending the technology and bandwidth of both organizations to work in transformative partnership in integrating AI into shipbuilding, Industry 4.0 & QA 4.0, Geospatial Digital Twin technologies etc.
This collaboration further focuses on optimizing vessel design and enhancing shipyard security through advanced digital solutions.

The partnership is made possible through the leadership of Mr. BK Upadhyay, CMD GSL, IIT Hyderabad Director Dr. B.S. Murty, Cmde. A Vasudevan (Retd), GM(TS) GSL, Neer Interactive Solutions CEO Jai SankarAluru and AMS Chairman Sri DittakaviChakrapaniIAS (Retd).
This alliance marks a significant leap in maritime technology, promising to improve efficiency, safety, and sustainability using Generative AI in India’s shipbuilding & maritime sector.