: The CUO Koraput and the Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts (IGNCA) would sign a MoU under the aegis of the Ministry of Culture to safeguard and promote traditional knowledge.
 
At present, 55 representatives from IGNCA are conducting a field tour of the Koraput region, hosted by the CUO, in a joint effort between the two institutions. At a Press meet, CUO VC Prof Chakradhar Tripathi underscored the institution's commitment to the dual pillars of education and research, highlighting the potential of partnering with IGNCA to offer specialized courses in cultural studies, with a particular focus on tribal culture.
 
Prof Arun K Bhardwaj, Head of the Indian Literature Department at IGNCA, elaborated on the collaborative efforts for knowledge exchange and documentation. He lauded CUO as the sole Central University collaborating with IGNCA in pursuing specialized studies in temple resources, natural resources, and tribal traditions. The partnership also entails the introduction of online courses for the dissemination of cultural knowledge and studies, along with the preservation and documentation of traditional knowledge in digital formats.
 
In addition to the formal proceedings, attendees were treated to an exhibition showcasing the rich flora and fauna of the region, courtesy students from CUO's Department of Biodiversity and Conservation of Natural Resources (DBCNR). Furthermore, a display featuring various products crafted from millets, a staple of the Koraput region's traditional cuisine, captivated the visitors.
 
The Press meet saw the presence of distinguished individuals from both CUO and IGNCA.