The Central University of Orissa (CUO), Koraput and the Council of Analytical Tribal Studies, Koraput, signed a MoU to enhance the cooperation in the higher educational sector and tribal research development on July 25.
On behalf of the CUO, its VC Prof Sachidananda Mohanty and on behalf of the COATS, Koraput, its Director Prof PC Mohapatra signed the pact. The MoU was signed for three years and it will be extended with mutual agreement.
The objectives of the MoU are to promote and enhance academic interest between CUO and COATS; provide expert advice and support for the overall development of the Centre for Tribal Welfare and Community Development of CUO; promote collaborative research activities; carry out joint research projects, exchange of students and faculty; exchange of academic information and materials and organise and participate in joint academic activities.