Archive · 16 Aug 2025
CUO and COATS Partner for Tribal Research in Odisha
The Central University of Odisha (CUO) and the Council of Analytical Tribal Studies (COATS) have teamed up!
They signed a deal to work together on research about tribal communities, especially in certain areas of Odisha.
Over the next three years, they'll study ways to improve life for these communities, focusing on education, money, and culture.
The leaders from both sides, Prof. Panda and Dr. Mohapatro, believe this partnership is key to helping these groups and keeping their traditions alive.
They hope to help the tribal people in Koraput and surrounding areas.
Central University of Odisha (CUO) and COATS signed an MoU for tribal research.
The agreement focuses on tribal communities in Odisha's Scheduled Areas.
The MoU will last three years, potentially renewable with mutual consent.
Prof. NC Panda and Dr. PC Mohapatro signed the agreement.
The collaboration aims to improve education, economy, and culture for tribal populations.
- Who
- CUO and COATS, represented by Prof. NC Panda and Dr. PC Mohapatro, respectively.
- What
- CUO and COATS signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for tribal research and development.
- When
- The MoU was signed, effective for the next three years.
- Where
- The focus is on tribal communities in Odisha, specifically the Scheduled Areas including the erstwhile KBK districts.
- Why
- To collaborate on research, development, and academic exchanges to improve the education, economy, and cultural standards among tribal populations.
- Parties Involved
- CUO and COATS
- Purpose
- Research and Development, Academic Exchange
- Focus Area
- Tribal Communities in Odisha
- Duration
- 3 years (renewable)
- Signatories
- Prof. NC Panda and Dr. PC Mohapatro
- Geographic Focus
- Koraput, Balangir, Kalahandi districts