CSIR-NGRI, SRI Sign MoU On Geothermal Energy Research

Hyderabad: CSIR-National Geophysical Research Institute (CSIR-NGRI) has signed an MoU with Shri Ram Industrial Research Institute (SRI) to collaborate on geothermal energy research and development in India. The agreement was signed by CSIR-NGRI director Dr Prakash Kumar and SRI director Dr Mukul Das in the presence of senior scientists and officials from both institutions.

The collaboration will focus on research and development in geothermal energy, including the design and implementation of pilot plants at designated locations across the country to assess its feasibility and promote indigenous technologies, officials said. Under the Memorandum of Understanding, both institutions will work on identified areas of progress by combining scientific expertise and technical capabilities in the geothermal sector.

The partnership is expected to support India’s clean energy goals and strengthen research in emerging energy technologies, officials said.