HOJAI : In a significant move to strengthen rural entrepreneurship and youth skill development, the Rural Technology Park & Incubation Centre (RTPIC), Hojai, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ORYZA Eco Farm at Rural Technology Park & Incubation Centre (RTPIC), Hojai
on Friday.

The three-year collaboration aims to bridge the gap between academic learning and industry exposure by providing practical, hands-on training in the rapidly growing sectors of rural tourism and homestay management.

Under the agreement, students and trainees associated with RTPIC will receive immersive field-based learning opportunities at ORYZA Eco Farm. The training programme will focus on key areas of hospitality and eco-tourism, including housekeeping, guest relations, hospitality operations, and sustainable tourism practices.

Officials stated that the initiative is designed to equip local youth with real-world skills and entrepreneurial exposure, enabling them to explore livelihood opportunities in Assam’s expanding rural tourism sector.

As per the MoU, RTPIC will oversee academic coordination, student participation, institutional support, discipline monitoring, and certification processes. Meanwhile, ORYZA Eco Farm will provide its premises and operational facilities as a live training environment for demonstrations, practical sessions, and guided field activities.

The partnership is expected to create a strong ecosystem for skill development and self-employment while promoting sustainable tourism practices across rural Assam.

Speaking on the significance of the collaboration, representatives from both organizations emphasized the importance of experiential learning in empowering young people and strengthening community-based tourism initiatives.