PCAN and ANPSA concerned over ‘attempt to force Hindi’

Members of Private College Association Nagaland and All Nagaland Private School Association Central during the consultative meeting held at Tourist Lodge Dimapur on September 16. (Photo Courtesy: PCAN and ANPSA)
 

Assert to support govt's strive towards making Nagaland an educational hub 
 

Dimapur, September 17 (MExN): A consultative meeting between the Private College Association Nagaland (PCAN) and All Nagaland Private School Association (ANPSA) Central was held at Tourist Lodge Dimapur on September 16.

During the meeting, considering the multi-lingual and cultural sensitivities, PCAN and ANPSA Central resolved to express their deep concern on the attempt to force Hindi as a “compulsory” language at various levels. They would prefer that “Hindi may be given as an optional language to interested students, but not otherwise,” stated a joint press release issued by Nini Sekhose, President, ANPSA Central; Dr. PS. Lorin, President, PCAN; Ashuli Apil, Publicity Secretary, ANPSA Central; Vezuhü Keyho, General Secretary, PCAN. 

The two associations came together to share concerns for common objective and shared future of the society, through quality education. They agreed that education is an encompassing medium from schools, colleges, universities and home, each having equal responsibilities. 

“The Government had its vital role as key regulator and enabler,” the two Associations maintained while agreeing that “the essence of education was to shape and enable the student to become and make them useful citizen who can contribute to our society and to be able to think creatively and to be able to stand on their own feet.” Towards this, the PCAN and ANPSA as key stakeholders, agreed to work together.

They appreciated the objective of the State Government and the Higher Education Department to strive towards making Nagaland an educational hub. They exchanged views that in order to achieve such a desired goal, an enabling environment with good basic infrastructure such as good roads, power supply, water etc. are equally important. “These are particularly so as conducive living environment is required along with quality educational institutions. However, towards creating Nagaland into an education hub, the Associations will strive their best to support the Government to achieve the objective,” they added.