Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya and Amazon Sign MoU to Promote Knowledge Sharing, Curriculum Development and Research

The Ministry of Railways’ Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Amazon to strengthen collaboration in logistics, transportation, and research. Here are the highlights:

Academic Collaboration:
The MoU enables joint curriculum development, knowledge sharing, and co-created research activities between GSV and Amazon.

Amazon Chair Professorship:
A dedicated Amazon Chair Professorship will be set up at GSV to promote data-driven research in warehousing and logistics.

Research Focus:
The partnership emphasizes data-driven decision-making frameworks to improve warehousing, supply chain, and logistics planning.

Leadership Statement:
- Prof. Manoj Choudhary, Vice Chancellor of GSV, highlighted the university’s mission to shape India’s logistics future through specialized talent development and rigorous research.
- He emphasized that Amazon’s industry insights will support innovation and informed planning in logistics and transportation.

Institutional Background:
- GSV was established as a Central University in 2022 under the Ministry of Railways.
- It covers the entire transportation sector: railways, highways, ports, aviation, maritime, shipping, inland waterways, urban transport, and logistics networks.
- The university’s Chancellor is Sh. Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & IT.

This collaboration is expected to bridge academia and industry, preparing skilled professionals and advancing India’s logistics ecosystem.