Guwahati, Assam: Lt Gen Abhijit S Pendharkar, General Officer Commanding (GOC) of Spear Corps, recently visited IIT Guwahati to engage with the institute’s leadership and explore its latest technological innovations.

During the visit, Lt Gen Pendharkar held an in-depth interaction with Prof. T. G. Sitharam, Director of IIT Guwahati, focusing on the cutting-edge research, startups, and operational facilities developed at the institute. The discussions highlighted the application of indigenous and patented technologies in areas including advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence, and renewable energy.
The GOC also reviewed the institute’s initiatives in fostering entrepreneurship and startup incubation, emphasizing the potential for collaboration between defense forces and academic institutions in technology development. Both sides explored opportunities for leveraging research outputs for practical and operational use.
The visit underscored Spear Corps’ commitment to promoting innovation, indigenization, and technology-driven solutions in collaboration with premier educational institutions, while also encouraging students and researchers to contribute to national development and defense-related projects.
Officials noted that such engagements strengthen civil-military ties, foster innovation ecosystems, and provide young innovators with platforms to scale their technologies for broader societal impact.