rgest research and development (R&D) centre. The investment may exceed ₨.120 crore. IIT-KGP is expected to carry out research on behalf of the Indian Railways on areas like equipment, manufacturing and technology upgradation for building a modern rail eco-system. The Railways is also looking at sponsored research and staff training in collaboration with IIT-Kharagpur. IIT-Kharagpur would be the first to partner for a dedicated R&D centre
