DIMAPUR: Kohima Science College (Autonomous), Jotsoma and Pfutsero Government College, Pfutsero entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on October 5, 2026 at the Conference Hall of Kohima Science College to promote academic cooperation, research, innovation, skill development, and community outreach.
The MoU was signed by Dr. Temjenwabang, principal of Kohima Science College, and Dr. Anungla Pongener, principal of Pfutsero Government College, in the presence of IQAC coordinators and faculty members of both institutions.
The collaboration spans a wide range of interdisciplinary areas including apiculture, floriculture, computer applications, English and communication studies, and Traditional Knowledge Systems (TKS). It envisages joint seminars, workshops, conferences, research projects, publications, faculty exchanges, student internships, field visits, certificate courses, and community outreach programmes.
A significant focus of the partnership is Traditional Knowledge Systems, particularly the documentation, preservation, and digitisation of indigenous ecological knowledge, traditional agricultural practices, medicinal plant use, floral traditions, folklore, and oral history. The institutions also plan to develop digital archives and local knowledge databases, while undertaking community based participatory research.
The MoU further seeks to connect scientific research with indigenous knowledge and local livelihoods. Potential initiatives include scientific validation of traditional agricultural and ecological practices, sustainable floriculture, pollinator friendly farming, apiculture, biodiversity conservation, and entrepreneurship.
Both institutions have agreed to facilitate mutual access to academic and technical resources such as laboratories, libraries, nurseries, gardens, ICT facilities, apiary units, and other field resources, subject to feasibility. The MoU will remain in force for five years from the date of signing.
The collaboration is expected to strengthen interdisciplinary learning and research while creating opportunities for students and local communities in skill development, livelihood generation, and sustainable development. It also aligns with the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which emphasises collaboration and partnerships among educational institutions to foster multidisciplinary education, research, innovation, and community engagement.
