The Department of Communication and Journalism at Gauhati University on Thursday signed a Letter of Agreement (LoA) with the Public Relations and Communication Cell (PRCC) of Aaranyak to strengthen collaboration in communication, journalism, professional training and knowledge exchange.
The agreement was formally signed at a function held in the department in the presence of Gauhati University Vice-Chancellor Prof. Nani Gopal Mahanta, Aaranyak Founder Secretary General and Executive Director Dr. Bibhab Kumar Talukdar, faculty members, noted journalist Mrinal Talukdar and other dignitaries.
The initiative was spearheaded by Prof. Ankuran Dutta, Head of the Department of Communication and Journalism, and Bijay Sankar Bora, Publicity Secretary of Aaranyak, one of India’s leading biodiversity conservation research organizations headquartered in Guwahati.
Under the agreement, both institutions will work together to promote skill development, academic collaboration and industry-oriented learning opportunities. The partnership will facilitate workshops, training programmes, lectures, seminars and other activities aimed at enhancing professional competencies in communication and journalism.
A key feature of the collaboration is the provision of internship opportunities for students of the department at Aaranyak. The internships will offer practical exposure to communication, public relations, media production, advocacy, documentation and related professional fields.
The LoA also seeks to encourage knowledge-sharing between faculty members, communication professionals, researchers and practitioners associated with both institutions. Joint initiatives such as guest lectures, field visits, short-term training programmes and media projects will be organized on a mutually agreed basis.
The partnership is expected to strengthen industry-academia engagement, helping students gain practical experience and professional skills relevant to the evolving media landscape. Both organizations will also explore opportunities for developing communication initiatives and collaborative projects of mutual interest.
Representatives from both institutions will be designated to coordinate and monitor activities under the agreement. Internship opportunities will be subject to the available .
