C3iHub, IIT Kanpur, and the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (#MoU) to foster collaboration in the field of cybersecurity and other areas of mutual interest.

The MoU was signed in the presence of Dr. Vikas Kumar, Managing Director, DMRC, and Prof. Manindra Agrawal, Director, IIT Kanpur. The MoU was signed by Dr. Tanima Hajra , CEO, C3iHub in presence of Dr. Ras Dwivedi , CTO and Dr. Anand Handa , CSO , C3iHub and other senior officials from DMRC.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Vikas Kumar, MD DMRC emphasized that this partnership represents a significant step toward integrating advanced research and innovation into DMRC’s operational and digital ecosystem. The MoU aims to enable joint research, capacity building, and technology development initiatives focused on strengthening cybersecurity frameworks across critical infrastructure systems.

Prof. Manindra Agrawal, Director, IIT Kanpur, remarked that this collaboration will accelerate the translation of advanced cybersecurity research into real-world applications, enhancing the resilience and security of essential urban infrastructure such as metro networks.

A DMRC representative expressed, “It was a privilege to sign the MoU on behalf of DMRC. We look forward to working together on projects of mutual interest in the cybersecurity domain.