Collaboration plays an important role in the growth of students, faculties, staffs as well as the institute. In view of this, the Assam Agricultural University (AAU), Jorhat has signed a number of Memorandum of Understandings with different national and international institutions in order to strengthen the capabilities of the students and faculties through research, technology transfer, knowledge transfer to sustain and strengthen the knowledge and also to develop and learn about new technologies, expertise in management, to provide opportunity for global experience along with the objectives of promoting educational and scientific exchange and cooperation in the field of agriculture sciences.
The list of the institutions with whom the Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat has been collaborating are:
Sl. No
MoU between
Effective date
Period
Purpose/ Objectives
1
MoU between Agricultural University of Athens (AUA) and AAU
14.08.2018
For 5 years and renewed automatically for another 5 years.
Promoting educational and scientific exchange and cooperation in the field of agriculture sciences (signed copy of AUA is not received)
2
Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat and Edupacked, office of Globalink Research Fellowship, Jorhat
01.02.2019
5 years
Promote intensive programme for B.Sc./M.Sc student of AAU to exposed them to opportunities for higher studies and new innovation in the field of R & D.
3
Agricultural University of Athens (AUA)
And Assam Agricultural University, India
Through the Under Secretary, Government of India
08.09.2020
5 Years and automatically renewed for another 5 years.
Promoting educational and scientific exchange and cooperation in the field of agriculture sciences
4
MoU between National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) and
Assam Agricultural University (AAU)
15.10.2020
Advancement of training research, studies, policy analysis, policy advice, consultancy, monitoring, evaluation system development and technology development
5
Assam Agricultural University Jorhat and NESAC
20.04.2021
1. Recognizing the importance of R&D in the areas of Remote Sensing, Geoinformatics, Earth science, Atmospheric Sciences and any other relevant areas with space tech based inputs; collaborative research projects. 2. Academics
6
Umbrella Memorandum of understanding between ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Umiam, Meghalaya (Including Regional Centres) and AAU, Jorhat including its constituent Colleges
03.09.2021
For facilitating students’ training/post graduate research
7
MoU between Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai
And AAU
28.09.2021
Till 30.06.2024 and can be extended for 2 years
Collaborative R & D Programme on “Field Trials of Trombay Mutants, Radiation based Improvement of the Crops and Post-Harvest Preservation”
8
Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat and ICAR- Central Citrus Research Institute, Nagpur, Maharashtra
09.11.2021
3yrs extendable upto 5yrs
For facilitating Students' Training and Research
9
Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat and Rain Forest Research Institute, Jorhat
10 years
For research, training, capacity building, experience sharing knowledge management, in the domain of Rural Development and Natural Research based Sustainable Livelihood Promotion
10
Memorandum of Understanding between AAU, Jorhat and the Assam Royal Global University, Guwahati
06.12.2021
Teaching, Research, Human resources development and extension education in the field of agricultural and allied sciences
11
MoU between CVSc., AAU, Khanapara and Wildlife Trust of India, New Delhi.
20.12.2021
For 5 years and can be renewed
Training and capacity building, providing veterinary support, research, wildlife health advisory body etc.
12
MoU Between AAU, Jorhat and AAU, Anand, Gujarat.
11.01.2022
Upto 5 years
To promote students’ and faculty exchange, to collaborate research and extension education, to exchange software and expertise in the area of e-governance and to undertake joint staff development programmes.
13
MoU between the Faculty of Veterinary, Animal & Biomedical Science Sylhet Agricultural University, Bangladesh and the Faculty of Vety. Science, AAU
Signing date is not entered in the MoU
(Received on 03/01/2022)
In order to promote Bio lateral Cooperation between the two institutions from mutual benefit
14
MoU between Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University, Venkataramannagudem, West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh and Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam
18.06.2022
3 years
Extended upto 5 years
Promotion of student training and quality Post Graduate Research in cutting edge areas on Horticulture and allied subject
15
Umbrella Memorandum of Understanding between ICAR- National Research Centre for Banana (ICAR-NRCB) Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu- and AAU, Jorhat.
13.07.2022
3 years and extendable upto 5 years
1. Human Resource Development through education.
2. Conduct of need based research.
3. Dissemination of proven technologies developed through research.
16
Umbrella MoU between AAU and Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute
23.09.2022
Exchange of Scientific literature, information and technology. Development and implementation of collaborative research projects.
17
Umbrella MoU between AAU and ICAR-NINFET, National Institute of Natural Fibre Engineering and Technology, West Bengal.
23.9.2022
Exchange of Scientific literature, information and technology, Development and implementation of collaborative research projects, conducting research of students etc.
18
MoU between NETES Institute of Pharmaceutical Science, Nemcare Group of Institutions, Shantipur, Mirza, Assam-781125
11.11.2022
5 Years
Academic Co-operation in the areas of mutual interest and to provide opportunity for global experience and to facilitate advancement of knowledge on the basis of reciprocity, best effort, mutual benefit, and frequent interactions.
19
MoU between Assam Agricultural University
And the Energy and the Resources Institute (TERI), India
1.12.2022
For a period of 3 years and may be extended
To facilitate cooperation between AAU and TERI in the areas of mutual interest
20
MoU between Assam Agricultural University and the Assam Kaziranga University, Jorhat.
21.12.2022
For academic collaboration.
21
MoU between ICAR –National Institute of Agricultural Economics & Policy Research and AAU.
21.03.2023
Promotion of Research collaboration/ Post Graduate Students’ guidance/ Consultancy service.
22
MoU between Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology Transfer of Kashmir, Shalimar, Srinagar and AAU, Jorhat
13.05.2023
Upto 10 years
Primarily Foster Academic and Research Co-operation between the two Institutions for exchange of Syudents for Sandwich/Twinning Post Graduate Programme.
23
MoU between AAU and KIIT-TBI, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
28.06.2023
Initially for a period of 5 years
Joint and articulated research programs funded by GoI, IP Portfolio Management, Technology Transfer and Commercialization activities etc.
24
MoU between AAU and Assam Down Town University, Guwahati
06.07.2023
For a period of 5 years subject to consent of the parties in writing
To enable cooperation between AAU and AdtU and for establishing collaborative relations between the two institutions to promote friendship and to co-operate in mutually beneficial association in knowledge transfer and research.
25
MoU between AAU-ARRI, Titabar and ICAR-National Rice Research Institute, Cuttack
13.7.2023
Initially for a period of 3 years
Joint scientific collaboration research between both the parties, exchange of scientific papers and publications, research materials, relevant academic information, exchange and conservation of germplasm etc.
26
MoU between North East Institute of Ayurveda & Folk Medicine Research, Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh and AAU-ZRS, Diphu
2022
For a period of 5 years.
To undertake and provide opportunities for collaborative Research work in the field, but not limited to, Traditional knowledge and Plant Genetic Resources.
27
MoU with Dhanuka Agritech Limited
14.09.2023
For training, Research & Extension activities
28
MoU between Bihar Agricultural University and AAU
06.11.2023
To provide quality education and training in the areas of agriculture and allied fields like Horticulture and plantation crops like Tea and to conduct Agriulture/Horticulture research in areas of mutual benefits.
29
MoU between AAU and University of Jammu, J&K
03.11.2023
Undertaking of joint research projects in the areas of mutual interest supported by the grant raised from Industry, Govt., Semi-Govt., and international funding agencies. Creation of a platform for Industry-Academia interface for encouraging cross fertilization of ideas and IPR driven research and innovations, with special focus on IP creation and transfer including IPR strengthening.Organization of the joint programs/workshops, both theoretical and practical for the faculty, Scientists, technical staff and research students.
30
Umbrella MoU with ICAR-Central Institute of Temperate Horticulture, Srinagar (UT of Jammu & Kashmir)
23.11.2023
For facilitating Students’ training/Postgraduate Research
31
MoU with Daffodil Group of Institutions, Khetri, Kamrup(M)
21.12.2023
For a period of 5 years
To establish a close linkage and functional coordination between both the organizations etc.
32
MoU between ICAR-ATARI, Umiam, Meghalaya and AAU, Jorhat (ODL)
23.02.2024
For a period of 3 years.
Capacity building programme under ODL-HRD programme of AAU, Jorhat specially customized for SMS or Farm manager or Equivalent staff in KVKs of ATARI, Zone-VII, Umiam for refreshing, updating and upgrading their skills and knowledge on recent advertisement in different fields of agriculture and allied sectors through both online and offline modes.
33
MoU with the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), Telengana State, India
11.03.2024
To develop cooperation and collaboration in research for development, training and other agreed activities, particularly on crop improvement, sustainability and resilience to changing climates.
34
MoU with Sarupathar College, Golaghat
25.06.2024
For technical assistance from AAU for running One Year Certificate Course in comprehensive Tea Technology and Management and projects on Mushroom Cultivation, Vermicompost Production and Horticulture Manegement
35
MoU with Central Muga Eri Research and Training Institute (CMERTI) , Lahdoigarh
20.09.2024
To extend cooperation in the development of sericulture (especially eri & muga)
36
MoU between Deptt. of HDFS, CCSc., AAU, Jorhat and Centre for Social Change, Noida, Uttar Pradesh
25.10.2024
Focus on building collaborative approach for promoting wellbeing of Human society through various services.