The Assam Royal Global University (RGU) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Assam Police today in a significant step towards expanding educational opportunities for the families of police personnel.
The agreement was formalised at the Office of the Director General of Police in Guwahati in the presence of Harmeet Singh, Director General of Police, Assam and Prof Alak Kumar Buragohain, Vice Chancellor, the Assam Royal Global University apart from senior officials from the Assam Police and RGU.
The MoU was signed by Sharmistha Barua, AIGP Welfare on behalf of the Assam Police, and Dr. D. N. Singh, Registrar Academics, representing Royal Global University.
Highlighting the importance of the collaboration, Vice Chancellor Prof Alak Kumar Buragohain expressed confidence that it would greatly benefit the wards and dependents of Assam Police personnel. He also expressed hope that the collaboration would be effectively utilised to benefit the community, particularly the children and dependents of Assam Police personnel, by facilitating access to quality higher education.
Under the partnership, RGU will introduce two dedicated scholarship categories—Royal Shaurya and Royal Suraksha—designed to support the higher education aspirations of eligible dependents and wards of defence and security personnel, including serving personnel, ex-servicemen, personnel with disabilities, and those who have died in harness. The initiative aims to ensure that deserving students receive access to quality education and professional development opportunities.
Prof Buragohain further stated, “It is a matter of immense honour and privilege for our university to enter into this MoU with the Assam Police. Through this partnership, we seek to recognize and support the invaluable contributions of our police personnel by ensuring that their families have access to quality higher education opportunities. We are committed to empowering the next generation through academic excellence, scholarships, and holistic development.”
The MoU signing ceremony was attended by several other senior officials of RGU including Prof. Diganta Munshi, Registrar Administration and Sattyakee D’com Bhuyan, Associate Dean, Office of Student Affairs. From Assam Police side, senior officials present include Prasanta Kumar Bhuyan, IGP Admin; Raj Singh, IGP T≈ Olindita Gogoi, AIGP; and Samiron Deka, AIGP Logistics.
RGU Partners with Assam Police to Support Higher Education for Wards of Serving and Retired Personnel Through New Scholarship Schemes
