CM launches Mountain View Christian College new campus site
Our Correspondent
Kohima | July 2
Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio today unveiled the plaque of the new campus site of Mountain View Christian College (MVCC) at Nerhe- Phezha. Nerhe-Phezha under Chiephobozou sub division lies around 20 km from the state capital Kohima.
With this, this college will be the first academic institute for producing graduates in various fields of humanities under Chiephobozou Sub Division.
“This new site nestled amidst such scenic surroundings and away from the hustle-bustle of busy city life is ideal for an educational institution,” Rio said while addressing the gathering. Rio felt that it is of paramount importance to focus on value education and life skills and vocational skills.
The CM acknowledged the members of the Educational Visionary Forum (EVF) Nerhe-Phezha for doing a notable job to the society.
“Learning is a lifelong process. Success comes just when you want to give up. There is no easy way out except hard work and determination which will surely get you to your destination,” Rio said.
Rio was hopeful that MVCC will be able to mentor the students towards their desired future. He also hoped that the College faculty will work extra hard to impart value education and life skills to the students. Rio said that college life is one of the most important and memorable stages in the life of an individual. “This stage in your life will determine who you are, what you are capable of, your weaknesses and strengths etc. It is in this stage of life that you will find a clear sense of direction for your future and therefore, you have to focus intently on this and groom yourself to be purposeful and useful in life,” he said.
As young people, he said, there may be many allurements in the world today, and therefore, just thinking, behaving and knowing what is good, is not enough. “Doing what is good, is what is required in our society today,” he said adding that the good seeds that “you sow today in your college life will be the rich harvests you will reap tomorrow when you step into the real world.”
Meanwhile, Rio thanked the landowners and appealed the villagers to give all co-operation and support to make the college one of the best institutions in the state. He also assured that the government would provide any help possible to ensure the success of the college and wished them all the best in all their future endeavors.
Also speaking on the occasion, Higher & Technical Education Minister Temjen Imna Along lauded the EVF for coming forward to assist MVCC towards promotion of higher education.
Stating that it was rare in Nagaland to see a public society undertaking such a noble endeavor and helping the people, he was hopeful that many more societies will make a U-turn and work together tirelessly with the government and build the society not only in the field of higher education but also in various other sectors.
Assuring that the department would help the college in every possible, he also stressed on the need to focus on vocational studies and skill development and further requested the management of MVCC to introduce certificate courses as well.
The minister also wanted to see the MVCC to not only to educate the young people and young minds but also be torch bearer to show to the rest of Naga people in uplifting the people in genuine way and bring up the people to forefront of the state and the nation as well.
Chiephobozou SDO (C) Samuel assured that the administration will always support the management board and at the same time appealed everyone to come forward and take MVCC to greater heights.
About Educational Visionary Forum
Highlighting the brief history of MVCC, the Educational Visionary Forum (EVF) and management board member Dr. Kroulalie Tsürho said that MVCC was established in 1991 under the chairmanship of Rev. Dr. Tseibu Rutsa at Keyake below ATI Kohima.
Dr. Tsürho said that EVF is a forum consisting of likeminded intellectuals for various fields like administration, educationist, engineers, business community and social workers. The members wholeheartedly took up the challenge and most important outcome where all the members agreed was the shifting of the old college campus to the new site.
The site was selected keeping in mind the logistic for future expansion and also the benefit of the people under Chiephobozou Sub Division.
He said the main objective of the EVF is to impart quality education and knowledge in order to enlighten the younger generation particularly for the student community of Chiephobozou and Tseminyu Sub Division and also to other districts in general,
“Our vision is to develop an inclusive and inspirational learning centre and to provide excellent educational opportunities that are responsive to the needs of the community and help students meet economic, social and environment challenges to become active participants in shaping the world of the future,” said Dr. Tsürho.
Deizolie Virie, chairman Nerhema Village Council and Neiyalie Pfüsenuo, president Northern Angami Public Organization also spoke on the occasion.
The function was chaired by Lithrongla T. Rutsa, chairman Management Board, MVCC while vote of thanks was proposed by EVF member Er. Sobou Kerhüo.
