Mokokchung, November 18 (DIPR): Nagaland Governor PB Acharya stated that Nagaland University and all educational institutions should not focus on imparting education only but it should be a true centre of empowering young people with knowledge and centre of development. He said unless people are empowered with knowledge, Nagaland state will not progress. He stressed on the need to restructure the education system focusing more on areas which could help to explore untapped rich resources of the states and become self sufficient state.
He was addressing the students of Fazl Ali College, one of the premier colleges in the State, in its college auditorium on November 18 during his two-day visit of Mokokchung from 17th November 2016. He was accompanied by his wife Kavita Acharya.
Commenting on thousands of Naga students studying outside state in big cities in different parts of the country the country, governor said education system in the state should be revamped to keep in tune with the needs of the state. “Inspite of enough institutions there are thousands of students studying outside the state. What is happening in Nagaland?” Acharya commented adding that ‘our education system should be made capable of addressing the needs of the State. He called upon the students of Fazl Ali College to wake up their minds and asked to think of what they could contribute to help progress the society.
Fazl Ali College Principal, Chubayangla in her welcome address briefed the visiting Governor about the college and its achievements since its establishment in 1959. She informed the Governor that besides Science and Arts, Commerce stream would commence from next academic session.
The Governor also visited Government High School, Mongsenyimti and addressed the teachers, students and the public. Governor in his address said ‘visit of a village by the Governor is visit of the entire Nagaland State saying Kohima and Dimapur, the two major towns do not always reflect the image of the state. He also presented red blanket to all Gaonboras in the village.
The Governor also visited State Agricultural Research Station Yisemyong and had interaction with the officials headed by Project Officer, Dr D.K Chetri. Acharya inquired about their research and experimental activities and how farmers are getting the benefits out of their research in the field. He encouraged them to do result oriented research works.
