Morung Express News
Mokokchung | May 6
The third edition of the Nagaland University festival which started on May 4 concluded with a night of extravaganza at I. Ihoshe Kinimi Hall, NU, Lumami.
Apart from various activities and competition, the fest has helped the students to address issues and problems faced by the university and they are hopeful that with time the university will come at par with the other universities.
The three day fest saw a host of literary events and competitions among three Nagaland University (NU) campuses - NU Lumami, NU Meriema and SASRD Medziphema.
Citing the fest as a platform to share ideas and to foster the spirit of oneness among the students scattered in different campuses of NU, Merenyanger Jamir, general secretary, NUSU (L) said that the fest has helped in the exchange of new ideas and also problems.
Amidst the fun and enjoyment, Vikaho Jakha, a political science student from NU Lumami, worries that if serious attention is not paid to the problems that the university faces, Naga students will never be at par with the students from other universities.
“A library devoid of updated journals and books, not very regular professors in many of the departments, scarcity of water and electricity, I think there needs an immediate rectification in the system,” comments Vikaho.
The road to the only university in the state still remains in a deplorable condition though a certain length has been repaired.
“The administrative authority, the teachers and the students have all addressed the problem to the BRO. They promised the completion of the roads by March 2016, but till now there seems to be no sight of any work” Chophika Sumi, President, NUSU (L), remarked.
“A bumpy ride to the university makes us all tired, and by the time we are inside the class there is no zeal to either learn or teach,” added Vikaho. Khrietsünuo Mere from SASARD feels that students should be confident and voice out all issues.
“When we address any issue, it takes a lot of time to process. And many a times certain issues are sidelined and even denied”, she added.
The fest has helped the students to address issues and problems faced by the university and they are hopeful that with time the university will come at par with the other universities.
On a positive note the student hopes for better roads, better infrastructure, filled vacant posts, real scholarships and better education.
