Students interacting with delegates at one of the stalls set up at the 1st Nagaland Edu Connect Conclave which commenced on May 10 at the Capital Convention Centre, Kohima. (Morung Photo)
Our Correspondent
Kohima | May 10
The Nagaland government today extended its invitation to businesses to invest in the education sector in the state.
“There is a huge opportunity for investors to come in to set up schools, colleges, educational trust, technical colleges etc., in Nagaland, which will definitely be a win-win situation for all parties involved,” said Medo Yhokha, Advisor for Technical Education and Elections while addressing the inaugural function of 1st Nagaland Edu Connect Conclave 2022. The event is being held under the aegis of Investment & Development Authority of Nagaland and North East Educational Council at Capital Convention Centre, Kohima.
He informed that even after almost 60 years of statehood, Nagaland is yet to have its own medical and engineering college started, though they are in the pipeline.
“Investment and investors in the educational sector of the state will therefore be a big help to the state as well as the people, as many parents find it impossible to send their children to study outside the state due to financial constraints. It will also help those deserving students from underprivileged sections of society to come on par with their counterparts from affluent society,” Yhokha said.
Yhokha said that with the prevalence of relative peace, the state is clad with convenient and conducive environment which can really promote quality education and advancement of human resources.
He said that the government of the day, with massive asset of youth resources of 40.2% in the age group of 15-35, as per 2011 census, is opening its door to beckon and welcome investments in the education sector from any interested and willing entity, firms, corporate or institutions. He deemed that it would be mutually beneficial to the state government, the investor and the general public at large.
“Towards this end, the state government is committed to extend all possible help, supports and guidance, to be the lead partner in facilitating potential investors,” the Advisor announced.
Nagaland’s School Education & SCERT Advisor KT Sukhalu was optimistic that the Conclave would serve as an enabling springboard for potential investment in the state in the education sector.
“Such investment will not only bring quality education on our doorstep but will be mutually beneficial for both the investor and the student community as also the state as a whole,” said Sukhalu.
