HAL not to consider setting up Aerospace University : Naik

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New Delhi : After deliberation at their 409th Board Meeting held on February 2, 2018, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has decided that they cannot consider setting up an Aerospace University even in collaboration with the other organisations like DRDO, Private Industries, etc.

An Expert Group under the Chairmanship of B K Chaturvedi, the then Member, Planning Commission, constituted by the Government for restructuring and strengthening of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) had recommended setting up of an Aerospace University. A Detailed Project Report (DPR) on establishment of Aerospace University was prepared by a HAL established Society named ‘Society for HAL Aeronautics Research & Technologies Institute’ and approved by HAL Board.

Subsequently, the DPR was reviewed by the Defence Ministry and it was suggested that for the formation of the Institute through an Act of Parliament, the structure should be in line with relevant Rules, Regulations and Procedures in vogue in other Central Universities/Institutes. HAL’s role would be facilitating the establishment of the proposed University and providing secretarial help. But, after deliberation at their 409th Board Meeting held on February 2, 2018, HAL has decided that they cannot consider setting up an Aerospace University even in collaboration with the other Organisations like DRDO, Private Industries, etc.

This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Shripad Naik in a written reply to  Ravi Kishan and Ravindra Kushwaha in Lok Sabha on March 11, 2020, according to a PIB release.