HT Correspondent
ITANAGAR, Aug 14: The Centre for Earth Science and Himalayan Studies (CESHS), Itanagar, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology (NERIST), Nirjuli, to advance interdisciplinary collaboration and foster application-driven research in Arunachal Pradesh.
According to an official statement, the agreement will enable the sharing of research expertise across multiple domains, including agricultural, civil, mechanical, electrical, and computer science engineering, as well as applied sciences such as green energy—particularly geothermal exploration—critical mineral studies, climate change research, and cryosphere studies.
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The signing ceremony, held at NERIST, was described by both institutions as a “hands-on, no-sleeping-on-paper” partnership, underlining their commitment to actionable science and tangible results. CESHS Director Tana Tage outlined plans for joint initiatives with various NERIST departments, highlighting the institute’s capacity to provide strong field and on-ground support.
The collaboration will focus on hands-on training for students, joint research integrating fieldwork with advanced modelling techniques, and capacity-building programmes to enhance regional scientific and engineering skills.
Tage reaffirmed CESHS’s emphasis on ensuring research benefits communities through practical implementation. NERIST Director Prof Narendranath S stressed the importance of institutional and government collaboration for the growth of the scientific community in the Northeast, assuring full support for the partnership.
Prof Aditi Bhadra, Head of the Agricultural Engineering Department, along with representatives from other departments, welcomed the agreement and pledged active participation in upcoming projects.
The MoU will also facilitate part-time PhD enrolment for students and working professionals, aiming to enhance research capacity and build a workforce equipped with cutting-edge technological skills.
Both institutions described the agreement as a long-term commitment to multidisciplinary, real-world problem-solving.
