IIM Shillong and Land Ports Authority of India sign MoU to establish centre of excellence for North East Studies

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaSeptember 6, 2024

IIM Shillong (IIMS) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Land
Ports Authority of India (LPAI), aimed at fostering collaboration in research and knowledge
exchange. As part of the agreement, IIM Shillong will establish a Centre of Excellence (CoE) for North East India Studies, focusing on trade, movement, and related areas. Additionally, the MoU provides for the establishment of an LPAI Chair at IIM Shillong to lead research initiatives and provide thought leadership in these key sectors.

The MoU was signed by Prof. D. P. Goyal, Director of IIM Shillong, and Ajeet Singh,
Director of Operations at LPAI. The event was attended by Atul C. Kulkarni, Member of
the IIM Shillong Board of Governors and Aditya Mishra, Chairman of LPAI, along with
several other dignitaries including Rekha Raikar Kumar, Member Finance, LPAI; Sanjeev Gupta, Member (P&D), LPAI; Madhukar Pandey, Deputy Secretary; and Mahesh Kumar, Advisor for Training & Research.

This partnership will serve as a pivotal platform for advancing research and addressing the
unique socio-economic and logistical challenges in the North East region.