[Assam] TERI campus in State likely (The Assam Tribune, 12.06.2007)

[Buljit Buragohain]

TERI campus in State likely
>From Our Spl. Correspondent
 NEW DELHI, June 11 – In an encouraging development, renowned TERI University is likely to set up a campus in Assam. This was disclosed by Chief Minister, Tarun Gogoi here today. The Chief Minister said he received a positive indication from TERI at a meeting with Vice Chancellor of TERI University, Dr Vibha Dhawan. 

Gogoi said he had been pursuing this with TERI authorities including Chancellor Dr R.K.Pauchuri for long. “Dr Dhawan was my advisor, so I succeeded in persuading them to set up a campus in Assam,” he added.

TERI University was established to provide for institution and training in Energy Studies, biosciences, environmental studies, public policy and other such branches of learning.

Gogoi said a TERI campus in the State would prove to be highly beneficial for students of Assam.

TERI University focuses in comprehensive research, consultancy, and outreach activities of TERI. A non-profit independent research institute, it is recognised globally for its contribution to scientific and policy research in the realms of energy, environment, and sustainable development.

  (The Assam Tribune,12.06.2007)

 			
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