GUWAHATI, Oct 24: The North East Handloom and Handicraft Development Corporation Ltd (NEHHDC) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM) for academic collaboration and exchange.
The agreement was signed by NEHHDC managing director Brigadier (retd) Rajiv Kumar Singh (retd) and USTM vice-chancellor Prof. G D Sharma, both representing their respective institutions.
Speaking on the collaboration, Prof. Sharma, stated that the university has signed the MoU for the purpose of disseminating knowledge to the mutual benefit of USTM and NEHHDC.
Brigadier Singh said the agreement would promote traditional wisdom among the youth. “This will be done through organising joint conferences, seminars, trade shows and exhibitions. We shall be working actively to achieve our desired objectives,” he said.
According to the agreement, both the institutions will work for academic collaboration and exchange and will launch joint research activities.
“Exchange of resource persons and research personnel will also take place as per the agreement, apart from other extension activities,” a statement issued by USTM said.