Central University of Odisha signs MoU to boost research, capacity building

The Central University of Odisha (CUO), Koraput, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Society of Extension Education (SEE), Agra, Uttar Pradesh, to strengthen research, capacity building, and knowledge dissemination in the field of extension education and allied areas.

The MoU was formally signed and exchanged by Prof N C Panda, Vice-Chancellor , CUO, and Dr. Jitendra Kumar Chauhan, Secretary General, SEE, during the 2nd International Extension Education Congress held at the Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (SOA) University, Bhubaneswar.

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Prof Premjit Sing, President, SEE; Prof. Anupam Mishra, Vice-Chancellor, Central Agricultural University, Imphal and Dr. Manjushri Singh, Head, Department of Agriculture, CUO, was also present on the occasion.

Speaking about the collaboration, Prof. Panda said that the MoU aims to create a structured framework for cooperation between the two institutions in key areas such as the organisation of seminars, conferences, workshops, and academic events; joint initiatives in journal publication; and the promotion of research and training in extension education and related disciplines.

As per the agreement, CUO and SEE will jointly organise national and international seminars, webinars, symposia, and conferences. They will also collaborate on editorial and publication activities, including special journal issues, and facilitate the exchange of academic resources and materials. Speaking on the occasion Dr. Manjushree Singh said “the MoU further envisages capacity-building programmes for students, researchers, faculty members, and professionals, as well as the development of joint research projects in areas of mutual interest. The agreement will remain valid for five years”.

It may be noted here that the 3rd International Extension Education Congress was jointly organised by the Central University of Odisha, Koraput; Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar; and the Society of Extension Education, Agra. Senior official, Faculty members including Shri Duryodhan Sethi, Finance Officer, CUO; Dr. Sanjay Kumar Pradhan, HoD and Associate Professor, Dept. of Dairy Science, Dr. Anupam Dakua, OSD to VC, CUO and students from CUO’s Departments of Agriculture, Dairy Science, and Forestry participated in the congress, along with delegates and students from across the country, informed Dr. Phagunath Bhoi, Public Relations Officer, CUO.