IGNOU Kohima celebrates 27th convocation

The Regional Centre Kohima, Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) today held its 27th convocation at Modern College Kohima with Prof. A. Lanunungsang, Pro-Vice Chancellor, Nagaland University, Kohima Campus as the guest of honour.

Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Lanunungsang said IGNOU and NU need to work together in job oriented ventures. Under NU, he said, there are around 500 Ph.D scholars while every year around 25,000 students enroll for undergraduate courses and 1,200 are undergoing PG studies.

Expressing that though education started late in the Naga society, however achievement of 86% literacy rate is commendable. The Pro-VC also handed over the certificates to the successful candidates.

IGNOU Regional Director, Dr. T. Iralu highlighted a brief report on the performance of the regional centre and expressed hope to increase sources from the present 52 programmes of the centre.

Ezhüni Chache delivered welcome address while assistant regional director Dr. Imnainla proposed vote of thanks.