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IIT Roorkee, Samarkand State University to introduce joint masters programme in climate change, global water challenges

The joint masters programme will be developed between IIT Roorkee’s Department of Hydrology and SAMSU’s Department of Hydrometeorology.

The programme aims to address critical global issues like water scarcity, climate change, and environmental degradation (Image: IIT Roorkee)

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee and Samarkand State University (SamSU) signed a letter of intent to establish a joint master’s degree programme (JMDP) and a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster research and collaboration in hydrology, environmental science, sustainable energy and SDGs.

The agreements were signed by Prof. Khalmuradov Rustam Ibragimovich, Rector of SamSU, and Prof. Kamal Kishore Pant, Director of IIT Roorkee, alongside key faculty members from both universities. The JMDP will be developed between IIT Roorkee’s Department of Hydrology and SAMSU’s Department of Hydrometeorology.

The programme aims to address critical global issues like water scarcity, climate change, and environmental degradation and shall equip students and faculties of SamSU with advanced expertise in water resource management modeling and sustainability, claimed the press release.

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Prof. Kamal Kishore Pant, Director of IIT Roorkee, noted that this collaboration will contribute to sustainable solutions for water and environmental issues, enhancing academic excellence and societal impact.

Prof. Ibragimovich stated that the agreements underscore both institutions’ commitment to addressing pressing climate challenges and creating a platform for innovative research and education.

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