The Central University of Odisha (CUO) has collaborated with the Forum for Integrated Development and Research (FFIDR) to establish a digital tribal literacy centre.
In a virtual programme, Asit Das, registrar, CUO yesterday signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the research and development organisation for three years, a varsity release said.
S K Palita, acting vice-chancellor, CUO said that the university located in Koraput district would offer a digital literacy programme to students belonging to tribal and marginalised communities of the region with the support of the research and development institute.
It will help them acquire digital skills and make them self-employed over time, Palita further said.