What new research facility has IIT Madras launched,

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IIT Madras has inaugurated Asia’s largest Shallow Wave Basin Research Facility, a significant advancement under the National Technology Centre for Ports Waterways and Coasts (NTCPWC), supported by the Ministry of Shipping. This facility addresses complex challenges in ports, waterways, and coastal engineering, including studies on wave-current interactions, sediment transport, and the impact of climate change on maritime structures. It highlights India's push towards self-reliance in technological innovation in the maritime sector.