Bhubaneswar, Aug. 16 -- The Central University of Odisha (CUO) and the Council of Analytical Tribal Studies (COATS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on research and development initiatives, academic exchanges focusing on tribal communities mostly living in Schedule Areas in Odisha, particularly the erstwhile Koraput, Balangir, and Kalahandi (KBK) districts.
As per the agreement, the MoU will remain effective for the next three years and may be renewed for another three years with mutual consent.
The MoU was signed by Prof. N. C. Panda, Acting Vice-Chancellor of CUO, and Dr. P.C. Mohapatro, Director of COATS, in a ceremony attended by key officials including Dr. Duryadhan Sethy, CUO Finance Officer and Registrar (I...