BHU, CSIR sign online MoU for research work

Varanasi: Banaras Hindu University and CSIR-National Institute of Science, Technology and Development Studies (CSIR-NISTADS), on Friday inked an MoU to collaborate in the studies and research in different areas. The signing ceremony was organised through video link at BHU’s computer Centre and CSIR-NISTADS, Delhi, in wake of Covid-19 protocols. Dr Neeraj Tripathi, registrar, BHU and Dr Ranjana Aggarwal, director, CSIR-NISTADS signed the MoU.
According to BHU spokesperson Rajesh Singh, the main areas of cooperation will be science and technology studies, quantitative science studies, science policy, technological readiness and development studies among others. The MoU provides for joint research projects, collaborative research, joint research supervision, exchange of faculty and students and joint policy studies.
Addressing the programme, Dr Neeraj Tripathi said that the MoU will open new avenues for university students and researchers.