SITRA to sign MoU with ISRO

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It now plans to develop a wider width antenna, said its director Prakash Vasudevan. The Centre of Excellence for Medical Textiles at SITRA, which is another centre of excellence supported by the Ministry of Textiles, here is focusing on several products such as implants, clothing, etc. for the healthcare sector.

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