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ITANAGAR: The Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS), an agency under the Ministry of External Affairs (MoEA), to promote academic cooperation and research excellence.
The MoU was formalised on the sidelines of the international conference on ‘Global South & Triangular Cooperation: Emerging Facets,’ held in New Delhi on June 3 and 4 last, which gathered delegates from global south countries.
The pact marks a significant milestone in the G20 University Connect initiative, where out of 101 shortlisted universities, only 21, including RGU, were selected to collaborate with RIS, a communiqué from the central varsity said on Friday.
The selection criteria included geographical representation, remoteness from the national capital, the success of the G20 University Connect programme, and strong student engagement. RGU’s inclusion underscores its growing importance in Northeast India’s academic landscape.
The MoU was signed by RGU Registrar Dr N T Rikam and Prof. Sachin Chaturvedi, Director General of RIS, in the presence of vice chancellors and academicians.
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