Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio inaugurating the Exhibition stall during the 62nd Statehood celebration held at Nagaland Civil Secretariat, Kohima on December 1. (DIPR Photo)
Kohima, December 1 (MExN): Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio virtually laid the foundation stones for seven Lighthouse School Complexes (LSCs) during the celebration of the state’s 62nd Statehood Day. The initiative is part of the Nagaland Education Project—The Lighthouse (NECTAR), a program funded by the World Bank under the Department of School Education.
The Lighthouse School Complexes are envisioned as model schools designed to serve as hubs of academic excellence, supporting neighboring spoke schools. According to officials, these complexes aim to foster holistic learning environments that prioritize inclusivity, community engagement, and local knowledge while promoting economically and ecologically sustainable practices.
The LSCs focus on reaching Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Groups (SEDGs) and Children with Special Needs (CWSN) and will integrate the National Education Policy (NEP) recommendations on school management and teaching-learning practices.
These schools are built on seven conceptual pillars: Building Communities of Practice, Resource Sharing, Community Ownership, Knowledge to Action Plan, Fostering Innovation, Improving Learning Environments, and System Integration.
Sixteen LSCs have been identified across Nagaland, with one in each district. Schools selected for the initiative underwent a rigorous screening process, ensuring their suitability to address the specific needs of their respective districts.
Among the selected schools are GHSS Medziphema Town in Chümoukedima, GHSS Dimapur in Dimapur, and GHSS Kigwema in Kohima. Others include GHSS Wokha, GHSS Satakha in Zunheboto, and GHSS Niuland in Niuland, among others.
Speaking during the virtual event, Rio emphasized the significance of the LSCs in transforming education in the state, stating that these complexes will create opportunities for innovative learning and stronger community ownership.
The inaugural phase includes the development of seven schools, with plans to extend the initiative to the remaining nine districts.
