Ranchi: Ranchi University inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Indira Gandhi Rastriya Kala Kendra, New Delhi, in the presence of Governor Draupadi Murmu on Friday.
Addressing the gathering on the occasion, the governor said that the tribal culture, civilization and languages of Jharkhand need to be protected and developed. She said the signing of the MoU was an important step towards this goal.
�The tribal culture of the state is very rich and needs to be developed. She said that documentary should be made on the lives of tribal people, their culture, tradition, civilization and behavior. She laid stress on research on tribal languages,� said Murmu.
Member Secretary of Indira Gandhi Rastriya Kala Kendra, New Delhi Dr. Sachidanand Joshi and RU VC Dr. Ramesh Pandey signed the MoU. It will be the sixth center in the nation.
Principal Secretary to the Governor S. K. Satpathi, Educational Advisor to the Governor Anand Bhushan, Padma Shri Ashok Bhagat, Mukund Nayak, Pro-VC Kamini Kumar, Principal of Ranchi Women College Manju Sinha and many other dignitaries were present on the occasion.