SRINAGAR,: In a groundbreaking development for the Union Territory, Elvania Energies 369 Pvt. Ltd. and the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Srinagar, have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish Jammu & Kashmir’s first Technology and Energy Research Centre (TERC).
The agreement was formalized in Srinagar in the presence of senior officials, including Mr. Ajaz Hussain, Faculty – Automation, IoT & Robotics, and Nodal Officer (AESDP), representing the MSME Department. This collaboration is being hailed as a transformative public–private initiative aimed at reshaping the region’s technological and renewable energy landscape.
A First-of-Its-Kind Innovation Hub for J&K
The upcoming TERC will serve as a state-of-the-art centre dedicated to advanced research, skill development, and technology-driven entrepreneurship. Key focus areas include:
Renewable energy research
IoT, AI, robotics, and automation
Engineering innovation and prototyping
Agriculture-oriented clean energy technologies
Skill development programs for youth and startups
The centre aims to bridge the critical gap between industry, academia, innovators, and government, offering new opportunities for students, entrepreneurs, farmers, and the engineering community.
Roles and Responsibilities
Under the partnership:
MSME Department Srinagar will contribute:
Logistical and coordination support
Training venues and infrastructure
Publicity and promotion
Financial backing through MSME schemes
Elvania Energies 369 Pvt. Ltd. will lead:
Establishment and management of high-tech labs
R&D in renewable energy and smart technologies
Certified training and hands-on skill programs
Technology transfer, incubation, and commercialization
Reporting and policy-aligned documentation
Driving Sustainable and Smart Growth in Kashmir
The proposed TERC will also conduct collaborative research projects, innovation summits, hackathons, patent facilitation programs, and startup incubation—aligning with India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat mission and J&K’s vision for sustainable development.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Aarif Shafi Khanyari, Founder & CEO of Elvania Energies 369 Pvt. Ltd., expressed his enthusiasm:
“TERC is not just a research centre—it is the beginning of a technological renaissance in Kashmir. With this partnership, we aim to empower our youth, innovate for our farmers, and build solutions that position Jammu & Kashmir as a leader in clean energy, smart technologies, and future-ready engineering. Our mission is to create impact, inspire innovation, and take Kashmir’s talent to global heights.”
The MoU marks the beginning of a long-term strategic collaboration to drive innovation, research, and entrepreneurship across Jammu & Kashmir.
