IIT Kanpur and Power Foundation of India Establish Distinguished Chair for Power Sector Policy Research
IIT Kanpur and PFI have signed a MoU to create the PFI Distinguished Chair Professorship on Power Sector Regulation and Policy, enhancing collaboration between academia and industry to address India's energy challenges.

IIT Kanpur and the Power Foundation of India (PFI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding on March 20, 2026, to establish the PFI Distinguished Chair Professorship on Power Sector Regulation and Policy. This initiative aims to enhance research in power sector policy, facilitate collaboration between academia and industry, and inform government and industrial decision-making.
The MoU was signed by PFI Executive Director Shri Anshuman Srivastava and IIT Kanpur Associate Dean Prof. Raja Angamuthu. The partnership seeks to develop sustainable energy solutions, foster leadership in the sector, and promote effective policy frameworks for a modern power grid.




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