Archive · 3 Oct 2026
Indore and Tripura Universities Partner to Preserve Tribal Heritage
Two universities—Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya in Indore and Tripura University in Agartala—have agreed to work together for five years.
They want to study and help preserve Tribal cultures and languages.
One goal is to make digital records of stories, art and knowledge that might otherwise be lost.
Kokborok and local dialects are among the languages they hope to document.
Students and teachers may visit each other's universities and conduct field studies in Tribal regions.
The universities may also develop joint or dual-degree courses.
They plan to research topics such as Tribal businesses, eco-tourism and sustainable ways to earn a living.
DAVV's vice chancellor said the partnership would give students and researchers wider opportunities.
Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya and Tripura University signed a five-year memorandum of understanding.
The agreement was signed Friday during Tripura University's 40th Foundation Day celebrations.
The universities plan to document Indigenous knowledge, folk art, oral traditions and endangered languages, including Kokborok.
Planned activities include faculty and student exchanges, field studies, academic visits and possible joint or dual-degree programmes.
Research will explore Tribal entrepreneurship, eco-tourism and sustainable livelihoods, alongside joint publications and other research outputs.
- Who
- Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya (DAVV) and Tripura University.
- What
- They signed a five-year MoU for research, academic exchange and the preservation of Tribal heritage and languages.
- When
- Friday, during Tripura University's 40th Foundation Day celebrations; no calendar date was stated.
- Where
- Tripura University in Agartala, Tripura.
- Why
- To support joint research and academic exchange, and document and preserve Tribal knowledge, cultural traditions and endangered languages.
- Agreement
- Five-year memorandum of understanding
- Signatories
- Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya and Tripura University
- Signing occasion
- Tripura University's 40th Foundation Day celebrations
- Languages named
- Kokborok and local dialects
- Planned academic activities
- Faculty and student exchanges, field studies and academic visits
- Research areas
- Tribal entrepreneurship, eco-tourism and sustainable livelihoods
- Policy alignment
- DAVV's IMS director said the agreement aligns with the National Education Policy's emphasis on multidisciplinary education, research and academic collaboration.