B.A.P-I Strategic Engagements
How institutions and people become part of the work of the institute, through agreements, membership of the consortium, affiliation and long-term alliances. Open to partners in India and, through the programmes of the institute and BHARAT-Global ARC, to partners abroad.
How institutions and people become part of the work of the institute, through agreements, membership of the consortium, affiliation and long-term alliances. Each form below sets out what the institute offers in India now, what lies within its purview, where it is heading, and how partners outside India take part through its programmes and BHARAT-Global ARC.
MoUs and joint programmes with universities, institutes and public bodies
Details and how to applyB.A.P-I enters into memoranda of understanding and joint programmes with universities, research institutes and public bodies. A partnership can cover joint research on any of the 148 sectors, shared seminars and roundtables, co-authored publications and the exchange of researchers.
Within its mandate the institute can set up joint working groups on the protection of critical infrastructure, strategic manufacturing and supply chain resilience, and give partner institutions formal standing in its research ecosystem, its journals and its events.
The institute seeks recognised partner status with leading institutions connected with partners outside India, joint centres on shared resilience questions, and agreements that carry long-term research programmes.
Universities, think tanks and public bodies outside India sign the same form of agreement with the institute. Joint work is arranged around the six strategic pillars, so each side can see where the partnership adds value at home.
Experts and practitioners as advisors, reviewers and resource persons
Details and how to applyExperts, practitioners and retired officials join the institute as independent advisors, peer reviewers, resource persons and members of specialised committees.
The institute can engage professionals for specific studies, reviews of standards, training sessions and editorial work, and can name them on its councils and committees.
The institute aims to build a standing panel of advisors with deep knowledge of partners outside India, available for joint studies, briefings and expert review.
Professionals based outside India serve as international advisors, reviewers and resource persons, and are listed with their country and field.
BHARAT-ARC national and BHARAT-Global ARC international membership
Details and how to applyMembership of the Bharat Assets Resilience Consortium is open now in two forms: national membership for India and BHARAT-Global ARC for members from partner countries and organisations. Both carry the same tiers, a membership number and a certificate.
Members take part in research, publications, events and the people directory of the consortium, and can be named to its working groups.
The consortium intends to grow chapters of members linked with partners outside India, so that each partnership has a recognised community of practice behind it.
BHARAT-Global ARC is the door for members outside India. It has the same tiers as national membership and is applied for through the same membership form.
Formal affiliation with the institute and its external relations
Details and how to applyInstitutions and bodies can seek formal affiliation with B.A.P-I, recorded in its external relations and shown on its recognition pages.
Affiliation can extend to joint certification, shared events and the listing of the affiliated body in the institute's showcase and directories.
The institute looks to affiliate with professional bodies and research networks connected with partners outside India that share its concern for resilience.
Bodies outside India apply for affiliation in the same way. The record shows the country and the scope of the affiliation.
Long-term alliances with research partners and collaborators
Details and how to applyResearch partners and collaborators can form long-term alliances with the institute through its stakeholder network.
An alliance can bring together several institutions on one programme, with shared outputs, shared events and a common place in the network.
The institute is open to alliances with consortia and networks working with partners outside India on infrastructure, industry, supply chains and security.
International alliances are arranged around a defined programme and a named lead on each side, and are recorded in the stakeholder network.
Institutions, professionals and organisations from India's partner countries, regional platforms, international organisations, maritime frameworks and strategic alliances take part through the same forms of engagement. Membership is through BHARAT-Global ARC; partnerships, recognition, training and services are arranged with the office of the institute. Each BHARAT-Global Strategic Partnerships page shows how these forms apply to that partnership.