IDAN, CEO Alemtemshi Jamir addressing the press conference in Kohima on April 20.
Morung Express News
Kohima | April 20
With the quantum of changes in the system of education globally, Investment & Development Authority of Nagaland (IDAN) is organising two-day ‘Edu-Connect’ a student exposure to education on May 10 and 11 at Kohima.
Informing this at a press conference held today at IDAN office, CEO Alemtemshi Jamir said this has been necessitated as students from the state are most often confused as to how and where to go for further studies, and many are not aware of the free education like vocational education and student loans.
Besides, Jamir informed that there is a shift of policy for IDAN as it is finding difficult to bring investors in the state, and that through this, it hoped to build home grown entrepreneurs by interfacing with institutions from outside the state.
At the same time, this will also invite those colleges and universities interested to set their institutions in the state. He informed that about 40 institutions from across the country have confirmed their participations.
Jamir said IDAN is collaborating with North East Education Council (NEEC) to identify authentic educational institutions for participation.
During the two-day programme, Jamir said seminars will be held on various topics covering nature of education, bank loans etc. With the edu-connect targeting students, he expressed hope that students will enthusiastically participate to gain deeper knowledge and information. “This will be profitable affairs for the students,” added Jamir.
After the start-up programme, he said this programme will be handed over to the Education department. Although, this doesn't come under his department, Jamir said as a catalyst department, IDAN is trying to find ways connect people and students in the larger interest.
No investors
On being asked the factors why it is finding difficult to bring investors, Jamir said one main reason is the Article 371 (A) wherein land is not transferable to outsiders.
Other factors, he cited are fear of insurgency problems, lack of skilled manpower and local people adverse to the idea of people from outside working in the state.
“Unless we change a lot of things, people are not prepared to come to Nagaland,” said Jamir.
