HT Bureau
GUWAHATI, Nov 12: Gauhati University and the Omeo Kumar Das Institute of Social Change and Development (OKDISCD), Guwahati, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate in research, teaching, and academic development.
The agreement focuses on joint research initiatives, sharing of academic resources, and organisation of training programmes, seminars, and workshops.
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It will cover diverse disciplines including Economics, Education, History, Political Science, Geography, Sociology, Social Work, Philosophy, Anthropology, and Environmental Science.
The signing ceremony was attended by senior representatives from both institutions.
From Gauhati University, vice-chancellor Prof Nani Gopal Mahanta, registrar Prof Utpal Sarma, academic registrar Prof Rajib Handique, and law officer Dipak Talukdar were present.
Representing OKDISCD were Acting Director Prof. Saswati Choudhury, Administrative Officer Diganta Ranjan Patgiri, and faculty members Rajdeep Singha and Arunima Deka.
Speaking on the occasion, Prof Nani Gopal Mahanta said the MoU would facilitate knowledge sharing and enhance research opportunities for both students and faculty.
“This partnership will help us work together on issues that matter to society and the region,” he said.
Prof Saswati Choudhury, acting director of OKDISCD, noted that the collaboration would strengthen institutional ties and promote joint academic activities.
“We look forward to working closely with Gauhati University on research and learning that support social and regional development,” she said.
The two institutions will also explore faculty exchange, joint supervision of research scholars, and collaborative projects related to intellectual property.
Both sides expressed confidence that the partnership will boost higher education and quality research in Assam and the North East.
