An MoU was signed between Gondwana University and Lloyds Metals and Energy Limited to establish the “autonomous UIT” in Gadchiroli to offer engineering programmes to students, the release said.
The second MoU was signed between Gondwana University and Curtin University in Western Australia for awarding twin degrees, it said.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Australian Consul-General in Mumbai Paul Murphy and company officials were present during the signing of the MoUs.
In a post on X, Fadnavis called the signing of the MoUs a “historic stride” for Maharashtra.
The MoU will bring world-class education in mining and metallurgy to Gadchiroli, he said and expressed hope that the district will emerge as the “Steel Hub of India” in the next five years. PTI CLS NR ARU