The main objective of the MoU is to boost research and development capabilities in the universities and to enhance the understanding the region's geology, the central PSU said.
Oil India Limited inks MoU with five North-East Universities to boost research
Oil India Limited has inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with five leading universities of the Northeast to create meaningful industry-academia collaboration. The main objective of the MoU is to boost research and development capabilities in the universities and to enhance the understanding the region's geology, the central PSU said in a release.
The OIL signed the agreement with Gauhati University, Dibrugarh University, Manipur University, Nagaland University and Rajiv Gandhi University at the Field Headquarters in Duliajan, Assam, on Wednesday. OIL chairperson Ranjit Rath pointed out the need for such strategic collaborations to synergise diversified efforts from the industry and academia. The MoU was ceremoniously signed by K C Kalita, HoD-CoEES, OIL and respective representatives from the participating Universities; Dr. Paramananda Sonowal, Registrar, Dibrugarh University; Prof. Ratul Mahanta, Academic Registrar, Gauhati University; Prof. W C Singh, Registrar, Manipur University; Dr. Anthony V Richa, Dy. Registrar, Nagaland University and Dr. Chandra Sekaran, Assistant Professor, Rajiv Gandhi University.
Rath said it was necessary for capacity building and meeting growing demand of oil and gas, creating new ventures for an energy-efficient India in the future.
The main focus of the agreement is in line with the Hydrocarbon Vision 2030 to build a platform for industry-academic collaboration, which can go a long way in not only creating skilled and effective workforce, but also working together for the nation's energy security.
Rath added that the academic expertise of these prestigious institutions would support the firm's business activities, while the OIL's practical competence would aid academic research.
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