Dibrugarh University signs MoU with Directorate of Historical and Ancient Studies
Dibrugarh: Dibrugarh University on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Directorate of Historical and Antiquarian Studies with an aim to expand collaborative research in the field of history and archaeology.
The MoU was signed between Dr. Parmanand Sonowal, Registrar, Dibrugarh University, and Dr. Sangeeta Gogoi, Director, Directorate of Historical and Ancient Studies, Guwahati.
Dr. Chandan Sharma, Professor, Department of History, Dibrugarh University, said, “The MoU will help Dibrugarh University in the field of collecting old manuscripts and will help us learn about the manuscripts. This will also help us in collaborative research in the field of history and archaeology.
“In research related activities they will help us in organizing workshops and seminar activities. This will greatly help the students of Dibrugarh University in the field of research and other activities,” said Sharma.
The Directorate of Historical and Antiquarian Studies, Assam, Guwahati is a leading cultural and historical organisation. It was established in 1928. The main goals of the organization are to collect historical resources, preserve them for use in future study, and write and compile an organized, complete history of Assam. The main function of the directorate is to collect rare and old manuscripts.
