DOIMUKH, Sep 26:A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Reliance Jio and Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU) to set up free wi-fi service inside the university campus here today.

The MoU was signed by Dr. Nani Tamang Jose, Registrar in-charge, RGU  and Vice President R. V. Balasubramaniam Iyer,  Reliance Jio Infocom Ltd.  in the presence of  Prof. Amitava Mitra, Vice-Chancellor, Deans of faculties, Joint Director (CC) and Jio officials.

Terming this as a historic move for the university, the Vice Chancellor welcomed the digital initiatives under CSR being taken up by the Reliance Jio and envisaged that the university would immensely benefit from the services that would be provided by the ISP. It was opined that introduction of Reliance Jio services in the campus would improve the connectivity and all the stake holders particularly students would immensely benefit from these services. He also appealed to the Reliance Jio team to manage and maintain the quality of service and uninterrupted connectivity once the services start.

By entering into this agreement, Reliance Jio would start setting up the network and services are expected to be commissioned by January 2019. Digital contents under the digital initiatives of Govt. of India like SWAYAM, SWAYAM Prabha, NPTEL, etc. can seamlessly be accessed by the students and faculty members free of cost. Collaborative teaching and research activities can be enhanced with the introduction of  Reliance Jio connectivity.

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