A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was inked between the Land Resources Department (LRD) and Kohima Science College (KSC) Jotsoma at the directorate of land resources on April 21.
According to DIPR report, the MoU was signed by LRD director T. Renben Lotha and KSC principal Dr. Lily Sema.
The areas of collaboration would specially be on: acquiring reagents and participate in undertaking water quality analysis of the springs through the chemistry department, KSC; undertake hydro-geological studies/surveys in all the 12 districts of the state of the identified springs/springshed through the geology department, KSC and bringing out the 2nd edition of the spring inventory of the state.
The partnership is for a period of one year initially and would be extended if necessary.
It aims at opening up opportunities for the academia to work with implementers in real-time situations that would substantially enhance their field experiences, add value to their research works and increase future career prospects. It stated that KSC could fit in as an important channel between the research & student community and state department and bridge the gap between lab and land.
Meanwhile, the department expressed keen interest to collaborate with KSC and take advantage of the vast pool of scientific resources at a mutually agreed-upon area of study that would benefit both the organisations.
It may be mentioned that the department has already brought out the first edition of spring inventory of the state.