Gauhati University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Omeo Kumar Das Institute of Social Change and Development (OKDISCD) to collaborate on research, teaching, and academic initiatives.
The agreement aims to promote joint research, resource sharing, and capacity-building through training programmes, seminars, and workshops. It will cover subjects including economics, education, history, political science, geography, sociology, social work, philosophy, anthropology, and environmental science.
The signing ceremony was attended by 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. OKDISCD was represented by Acting Director Prof. Saswati Choudhury, Administrative Officer Diganta Ranjan Patgiri, and faculty members Rajdeep Singha and Arunima Deka.
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Speaking at the event, Prof. Mahanta said the partnership will allow both institutions to share expertise and develop new research opportunities. “This partnership will help us work together on important issues that matter to society and the region,” he said.
Prof. Choudhury described the collaboration as an important step towards strengthening academic ties between the two institutions. “We look forward to working closely with Gauhati University on research and learning that support social and regional development,” she said.
The two institutions also plan to explore faculty exchange, joint supervision of research scholars, and projects related to intellectual property. Both sides expressed confidence that the collaboration will enhance the quality of higher education and research in Assam and the wider Northeast.
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