Our Correspondent
Kohima | October 9
Commissioner & Secretary Higher Education F.P. Solo was all praise the private colleges for playing important role in higher education in the state.
Speaking at the Ist annual day of Private College Teachers’ Forum, Kohima (PCTFK) here today at Oriental College, Solo said private colleges play a very significant role in providing higher education to the students. Presently, there are 38 private colleges against 14 government colleges in the state, he said adding that more than 2/3 of students are enrolled in private colleges and less than 1/3 is in government colleges. Many of the private colleges produce better results than many of the government colleges. Thus in terms of both quality and quantity, private colleges play a major role in the field of higher education in the state, he said. “Teachers are like software and without good teachers we cannot imagine of a good educational institution,” he said. He also stated that the goal of quality education in the state depends much on the performances of teachers both government and private colleges.
The commissioner and secretary also stated that the initiative taken by the private college teachers to form a Forum is a forward steps in the right direction. “I hope that the Forum will provide, press on not only the common issue of teachers but also to pursue academic excellent and quality education in the state,” he said. He was also hopeful that the Forum will provide, to promote better understanding and fraternity between teachers of different colleges not only in Kohima districts but in the whole of Nagaland.
Also speaking on the occasion, Sano Vamuzo, chairperson, Nagaland State Women Commission said the formation of PCTFK proves that they are moving toward providing mutual support to each other and this supportive atmosphere should bring out the best, fostering a strong respectful environment and community through which the society can benefit. Stating that there are many wonderfully gifted teachers amongst them, she said that it speaks a strong impact on student lives. She hoped that the PCTFK would able to tap into those teacher’s gifts and learn how they are doing and help the other teachers learn their skills. This would be worth your best joint efforts because education is the most important factor that will affect our people’s future, she said. “I understand that a teachers in private institutions, you have your own challenges as you are paid lesser salary and perks and yet you continue to give your level best effort to make a difference in each students’ life and I laud you for that,” she said. Stating that the society is in turmoil, she said the contribution of teachers through sound and well balanced and holistic education would make a huge difference in ensuring a good future. “Your challenge is to recognize the capacity and the humanity in your students and draw out the best from within them and to lead or guide them towards becoming responsible citizens,” she added.
Earlier, PCTF president C. Sivinir Terhüjah in his presidential address said there are 12 private colleges at Kohima and registered with Nagaland University. He said the Forum aims to integrate and share their views and enhancing quality education among the many objective of the Forum. Terhüjah also stated that Forum was trying to merge with other districts to bring academic excellence.
Welcome song was presented by Mt. Olive College Kohima, special song by students of Oriental College, Kohima and skit from St. Joseph College, Jakhama. The function was chaired by Dihe Mao while vote of thanks was proposed by Gopal Chetri, general secretary PCTFK.
