MG University Kottayam to launch ‘International Rubber Network’ today
Anu Parthiban | December 9, 2021 | 03:33 PM IST | 1 min read
Kottayam: The objective of MG University's international network is to promote a large number of start-ups in the area of rubber science and technology.
NEW DELHI: Mahatma Gandhi University of Kottayam, Kerala will launch an 'International Rubber Network' today, December 9, 2021, at 6pm. The objective of the international network is to promote a large number of start-ups in the area of rubber science and technology.
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“The Covid-19 era successfully demonstrated how information can be disseminated to reach every corner of the world. As 3D, artificial intelligence and robotics are refreshing the face of the industry and our society should be aware of the latest development in manufacturing and regulations.
MG University said, “A preliminary discussions and meetings were held among dedicated personalities in the rubber sector and came up with concept of a body named the International Rubber Network (IRN), intending to upgrade the country's rubber-based units with latest technologies that may enable them to compete with domestic and export markets.”
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The major objective of MG University’s international rubber network is to bring all the entities working with rubber under one umbrella; to share know-how and expertise for empowering rubber-based research and development, and to organise national and internal workshops, training programmes, trade shows, conferences etc.
Kerala has over 700 rubber-based units and the number at the national level comes to over 4800.
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