Viku L Achumi with others during the inauguration of Aspirers Study Centre at Pusa Complex, BOC, Kohima on Jukly 20. (Morung Photo)
Morung Express News
Kohima | July 20
Viku L Achumi, who secured UPSC All India Ranking 567 today, cited important features of having study centre for civil services examination aspirants in addition to other facilities which is now available in our own state. He was speaking at the inauguration function of Aspirers Study Centre at Pusa Complex, BOC, Kohima.
He shared that in the early days as it was experienced, due to lack of facilities in the Northeast and in Nagaland, many people used to move to Delhi for studies, coaching and acquiring the environment required for studies. However, due to financial constraints, many could not afford first tier cities to prepare for civil services examinations and for which, a lot of talented and capable students and especially those who are willing to put their best effort are unable to receive the same.
Today, with facilities available, he Achumi said best utilization can be made.
“The environment which the library brings is completely different from studying in our home quarters or in our own capacity,” he viewed while sharing that he made best utilization of study centre during his preparation for UPSC examinations.
Observing that the state today has many good institutes and accessibility in terms of internet, Achumi however said absence of study centres was an area where Nagaland was lagging behind.
In other terms a library where one can utilize space for studying, he elaborated.
Among the advantages he highlighted were, meeting serious students who are also preparing for civil services examinations, which creates more room for motivation and competitive spirit and also acts as a form of outer motivation and positive reinforcement among each other.
“The presence of other students also gives us an opportunity to create good peer groups and give complete focus and concentration and also complete the number of hours targeted for studying,” he added.
With these facilities in hand, one do not need to move to Tier 1 cities as the facilities available here are at par with the ones in cities.
The Managing Director of Pioneer Institute Kiviboto Sheqi giving a brief account of the inception said, Aspirers Study Centre is a satellite initiative of Pioneer Institute which was envisioned by A Pitoho Chophy (IA&AS), Principal Accountant General, Government of Nagaland. The Centre provides free wifi, personal cubicle, range of books, cafeteria and tutoring or mentoring to the students by Officers and rank holders from time to time.
