GUWAHATI, OCT 29: The Department of Communication and Journalism at Gauhati University has signed a Letter of Agreement (LoA) with the Public Relations and Communication Cell (PRCC) of Aaranyak to strengthen professional training, knowledge exchange and capacity building in communication and journalism.
The agreement was signed on October 29 at the Department of Communication and Journalism in the presence of Gauhati University vice-chancellor Prof. Nani Gopal Mahanta and Aaranyak founder secretary general and executive director Dr Bibhab Kumar Talukdar. Faculty members, noted journalist Mrinal Talukdar and other dignitaries also attended the programme.
Initiated by Prof. Ankuran Dutta, head of the Department of Communication and Journalism, and Bijay Sankar Bora, publicity secretary of Aaranyak, the agreement establishes a framework for academic and professional collaboration between the two institutions.
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Under the agreement, students of the department will have opportunities to undertake internships at Aaranyak, gaining practical exposure to communication, public relations, media production, advocacy and documentation.
The collaboration will also facilitate workshops, training programmes, lectures, seminars, guest lectures, field visits and media projects, alongside knowledge-sharing initiatives involving faculty members, communication professionals, researchers and practitioners.
The agreement further aims to strengthen industry–academia interaction and enable students to acquire practical skills relevant to contemporary communication and journalism.
The proposed activities will be implemented through mutual consultation and jointly agreed programmes. Internship opportunities will depend on the availability of positions at Aaranyak and the academic requirements of the university department.
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The agreement will remain in force for three years from the date of signing and may be renewed through mutual consent. Both institutions will nominate representatives or coordinators to facilitate and monitor its implementation.
The LoA provides a framework for collaboration and does not create financial obligations for either institution unless specifically agreed upon in writing for individual activities.
Aaranyak is a Guwahati-based, research-driven non-profit organisation working in biodiversity conservation.
Disclaimer: This report is based on information provided to Ukhrul Times by Aaranyak. The information has been reproduced for editorial consideration and has not been independently verified by Ukhrul Times.
