ITANAGAR, Nov 7: The North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology (NERIST), Nirjuli and the Police Training Centre (PTC), Banderdewa, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen academic collaboration and provide students with practical training and field-oriented skills.
The MoU was signed at the NERIST campus on November 6, with a focus on quality training in weapon handling, excluding firing, and emergency first aid for field contingencies such as snake bites, animal attacks and accidents.
The training programmes will support the approved academic syllabus of NERIST's Department of Forestry and other relevant departments. The collaboration will also facilitate student internships, practical exposure and awareness programmes on wildlife tracking, disaster management, emergency response and related areas.
The initiative is aligned with the objectives of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which emphasises experiential learning, skill development and practical exposure.
On behalf of PTC Banderdewa, its principal Dusu Kaling signed the MoU in the presence of Deputy Superintendent of Police (Training) Moge Bole and Inspector (Training) RK Mishra.
NERIST Registrar In-charge and Dean of Academics Prof Sarsing Gao signed the agreement on behalf of the institute in the presence of Director Prof Narendranath S, Dean of Research and Development Prof MB Sharma, Head of the Department of Forestry Prof Awadhesh Kumar, Coordinator of the Institute Industry Interaction Cell (IIIC) Prof Rajesh Kumar and Dr Govinda Pangging.
The collaboration is expected to enhance students' field capabilities, professional preparedness and practical understanding, while strengthening institutional cooperation between the two organisations.