Central University Of Odisha Signs MoU With CSIR-IMMT
Bhubaneswar, Feb 1: The Central University of Odisha signed an MoU with the CSIR-Institute of Minerals and Metals (CSIR-IMMT), Bhubaneswar for collative research and exchange of knowledge, technical know-how between the two institutions, it was reported on Tuesday.
Prof S. K. Palita, Vice-Chancellor in charge of Central University of Odisha and Prof Suddhasatwa Basu, Director, IMMT, Bhubaneswar signed the MoU.
The MoU will cover areas of mutual interest such as Biological and Allied Sciences, Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology, Intellectual Property and Innovation Management and Technology Development and Entrepreneurship.
The mode of cooperation will include collaborative efforts in developing joint proposals in basic and applied research for external sponsorship, awareness/sensitization & mentoring, setting up innovation/ incubation centers.
It would also focus on developing technologies and disseminating information, Joint M Sc, and Ph D guidance, sharing research facilities, initiating professional development and capacity- building programs. This MOU will remain in force for a period of five years.
Both the institutes shall, within the means available to each institute, promote the institutional exchange of scientists, faculty and student researchers to participate in appropriate research and academic activities and jointly organize symposia, conferences, workshops, and meetings on current and futuristic research issues.
The MoU is expected to boost research and development and particularly will help tap both natural and biological resources for the betterment of Odisha in general and the underdeveloped regions of the state in particular.
