Asem Bhakta Singh, Special Correspondent North East
Imphal: Manipur University and the Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS), New Delhi, signed a Memorandum of Understanding on January 18, 2024. As per the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), Manipur University and RIS will jointly conduct research on mutually agreed areas, publish, and share information. The Memorandum of Understanding highlights that the Centre for Myanmar Studies, Manipur University, will also jointly work with RIS, New Delhi, in the field of research and publication on India-Myanmar Relations.
The Memorandum of Understanding is jointly signed by Professor W. Chandbabu Singh, Registrar, Manipur University, on behalf of Manipur University, and Professor Sachin Chaturvedi, Director General, RiS, New Delhi, on behalf of the Research and Information Service for Developing Countries (RIS), New Delhi, in the presence of Professor Mc. Arunkumar, Director, Centre for Myanmar Studies, Manipur University. The Manipur University signs this Memorandum of Understanding under the able guidance and constant advice of Professor Naorem Lokendra, Vice-Chancellor, Manipur University. The Memorandum was initiated by Minister of State (MoS) Dr. RK Ranjan, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India. Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS), New Delhi, is an autonomous policy research institute that specialises in issues related to international economic development, trade, investment, and technology. The Institute has a wide network of research partners all over the globe.
