Keeping in line with our Vision 2030, we have identified a few key focus areas for the University which will help us reach our destination faster. While we intend to undertake this journey towards our vision, we will make sure that these focus areas are addressed during the various plans and activities we undertake. This growth shall be happening organically and we shall ensure to carefully tread each step for the achievement of excellence in that domain with the involvement of the youth and encourage them to innovate continuously.
The prominence of India in the South Asian Region and its role in the Geopolitics of the region require research support to sustain its influence. The proposed centre will research various socio-political issues of the region to strengthen regional cooperation and economic growth.
Growing interest worldwide in artificial intelligence fuelled by large datasets and advances in computing power has been an impetus to initiate a Post Graduate programme in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning by 2025.
Development of Herbal products as nutraceuticals and medicines for ensuring better health for people of the region will be initiated by 2025. Around 5 products are expected to be developed and tested by 2030.
The organic food market is growing rapidly. Growing demand for organic food has made it important to standardise organic cultivation in North East India. The University will focus on healthy and nutritious food product development during the next decade.
The University sets a target of 2200 quality research papers published in high-impact factor journals by 2025.
USTM sets a target of placing 100 qualified students in civil services by 2025, in addition to formal placements in industry and Government services.
North East India is rich in plant biodiversity. Large plant resources have been used traditionally for tackling various diseases. The University proposes to undertake Comprehensive Drug Discovery Research by 2030, with focus areas of cancer and fungal diseases.
Climate change issues have received special attention because of their impact on agriculture and the environment. The University proposes to initiate climate research programmes within 2022 to develop strategies for adaptation and mitigation.
The development of advanced knowledge in energy-efficient systems will continue to be in demand. Energy from non-conventional sources will be explored with interdisciplinary, multi-institutional cooperation for non-conventional and clean energy.