• Nukhu assures commerce stream next academic year
• Polytechnic institute in Kiphire to start construction
Morung Express News
Kiphire | May 6
The Parliamentary Secretary for Higher Education, Deo Nukhu inaugurated the academic building of the only government college in the district, Zisaji Presidency College in presence of the Director Higher Education and the citizens of the district on May 6.
Addressing the gathering, Deo Nukhu said, with the inauguration of the academic building, the district has achieved another mile stone in higher education. “The growth of the college now entirely depends on the citizens as to how you take the college forward as this is your college,” he added.
Congratulating ZPC and the district for producing cent percent in HSSLC in the college, the parliamentary secretary also assured the gathering that “commerce stream will be introduced in the next academic year in the college.”
He also expressed regret that sociology stream which was put forward to the State Education Committee could not be introduced in the current academic year in degree level citing lack of enrolment but assured to take up in the next academic year.
Sharing his concern, the Nukhu also said that ZPC is yet to get NAAC accreditation where the College needs to be assisted by the UGC Bangalore otherwise the purpose of studying in ZPC will have no value and also added that the college will not get any grant in aid for hostel facility.
He also said that in Nagaland Longleng College, Phek College, Zisaji College and Peren College are yet to get NAAC accreditation and asked the faculties, students and the public to work together to get accreditation so that the college get recognition from UGC.
Sharing his expressing as student, the Nukhu also that involving of NCC in the College is helpful which not only allow you to be physically fit but also gives you an avenue to get into much career option. He asked the authority to expand the NCC wing not only to girls but also to boys.
Nukhu also disclosed that the Government of India has accepted the proposal for setting up of polytechnic institute in the district and construction work will be starting within this year.
Alempokba Director, Higher Education while addressing the gathering asked the ZPC family not to be complacent with the present result as they have long way to go. He also added that with the inauguration of new building overlooking the beautiful town, it is up to the public to bring up the college. The director also expressed dissatisfaction of the student enrolment in degree level and asked the parents and the gathering to join hands to improve the enrolment.
Sharing concern in line with the Parliamentary Secretary the director also said that the college need to be accredited by NAAC otherwise funds under RUSA where hostel are constructed and other infrastructural development are done will stop coming.
RL Akumba Founding member, Justin, Executive secretary USSC, Dr Tinjongshi Chang ADC, Thsisepi and Thomas. K also spoke on the occasion. Dr Moanochet Longchar Principal ZPC welcomed the gathering.
