Science, Discovery, Tech and Environment · 31 March 2026

Tech Mahindra and Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (IIT Bombay) sign MoU for 3D Digital Twin project

Exam-focused facts from the 31 March 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • Tech Mahindra signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (IIT Bombay) to develop a 3D Digital Twin of the institute's Gymkhana building.
  • The collaboration leverages advanced 3D modelling and rendering technologies, Digital Twin frameworks, Building Information Modelling (BIM) integration, spatial data integration, and a cloud-based visualisation platform.
  • The project aims to create an immersive, web-based interface for the Gymkhana building to enable enhanced visualisation, real-time tracking, and predictive maintenance of infrastructure assets.
  • The solution developed by Tech Mahindra and IIT Bombay will integrate Internet of Things (IoT) devices and advanced analytics for operational optimisation and automated resource allocation.
  • The initiative serves as a practical deployment of Digital Twin technology to create a benchmark reference model replicable across other smart campuses and public infrastructure projects.