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Apollo Knowledge and BITS Pilani Partner to Advance Healthcare Research and Workforce Education

Apollo Knowledge and the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani (BITS Pilani) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on healthcare research, education and workforce development. The agreement was signed on 29 September 2026 in the presence of Dr. Prathap C. Reddy, Founder-Chairman, Apollo Hospitals Group; Dr. Preetha Reddy, Executive Vice Chairperson, Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Limited; and Prof. V Ramgopal Rao, Group Vice-Chancellor, BITS Pilani.

 

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