Central University of Odisha inks MoU with research entity to set up tribal digital literacy centre

The university in the Koraput district would offer a digital literacy programme to students belonging to tribal and marginalised communities of the region with the support of the R&D institute, the VC said.

The Central University of Odisha has announced that it has collaborated with the Forum for Integrated Development and Research to establish a digital tribal literacy centre. During a virtual programme, the University registrar Asit Das inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the research and development organisation for three years. 

While speaking at the event,  Acting Vice-Chancellor S K Palita said the university in Koraput district would offer a digital literacy programme to students belonging to tribal and marginalised communities of the region with the support of the R&D institute. It will help them acquire digital skills and make them self-employed over time, Palita said.

During the Central University of Odisha's 13th foundation day celebration on August 29 last year, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan had announced the establishment of the digital literacy center. "The proposed center will fulfill required soft skill education of the region and will boost economic empowerment of youths," FIDR director Charudatta Panigrahi said.

CUO and Council of Analytical Tribal Studies

CUO had earlier signed an MoU with the Council of Analytical Tribal Studies (COATS), Koraput, for the next three years to collaborate on research and development concerning tribals and tribal areas of Odisha, especially the undivided district of Koraput. CUO Registrar Asit Kumar Das and COATS Director PC Mohapatro signed and exchanged the MoU in the presence of CUO Vice-Chancellor In-charge SK Palita, COATS Professor Jagabandhu Samal and officials and faculty members of both of the institutions.

While expressing the MoU's interest in focused areas of social sciences, biodiversity and journalism, Palita highlighted its role in promoting the development of the marginalised sections of society.

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