KSC Students Union celebrates 50 years
Morung Express News
Jotsoma | March 16
The Kohima Science College Students’ Union (KSCSU) celebrated 50 years on March 16 at the College Auditorium with Chief Minister, TR Zeliang as the Chief Guest.
Recalling the words spoken by Late APJ Abdul Kalam during his visit to Nagaland who said, “Every child must have a big dream”, Zeliang stressed on the need for students to dream and be inspired.
“We have to inspire ourselves with our memories,” said the Chief Minister who also encouraged the college authorities and the students’ community not to lose sight of the mission statement of the college towards multi dimensional growth of students, equipping them with reflective and analytical thinking, preparing for responsible citizenship, and becoming agents of social change.
The CM lauded the KSCSU for its discipline and enabling the college to achieve greater heights in its fifty years of existence while adding that 50 years is nothing for those who want to achieve more. At present, 10 among the 60 MLAs in Nagaland are alumni of the Kohima Science College, Jotsoma.
Delivering the welcome address, Dr. I Anungla Aier, Principal stated that the Golden Jubilee of KSC Students’ Union is a celebration of all those who have passed through the gates of KSC and has given their energy and intellect towards building the institution.
While KSC has produced imminent leaders in the State, Dr Aier also reminded that the College does not believe in basking in old glories in the course of neglecting responsibilities but it believes in providing quality education consistently. “It is time to relive your past and visualize the future,” she stated.
Dr. Aier noted that Kohima Science College is one among only two institutes in the NE region to be awarded ‘A’ Grade by the NAAC. Dr. Aier also informed that the college is preparing to introduce NAC programs in six disciplines, which include Botany, Zoology, Mathematics, Physics, Geology and Anthropology.
Morality is the essence of any good society and the college must instill morality, stated Dr. N R Newmai while reminiscing on his days as a student of KSC in its early stage of establishment. Dr. Newmai encouraged the College to set a goal in 25 years to produce imminent scientists and acclaimed scholars so that the dreams and aspirations of the young students are made in the college.
Avelü Rüho, ADC Pughoboto who also spoke as an alumni member reminded the students that KSC has produced students and leaders who are not just contributing immensely in the local level but also in the national and international level. A milestone of such magnitude is definitely a celebration in as much as a time of introspection and to remember teachers, students and leaders who gave the college 50 years of commitment and sacrifices, iterated Avelü.
A jubilee trust fund of 3 lakh, initiated by the Alumni, was also launched during the event. The fund will be reserved for fellowships for deserving students in the college. The Chief Minister also contributed another two lakh for the fund. The Jubilee souvenir ‘Odyssey’ was also released by Deo Nukhu, Parliamentary Secretary for Higher Education.
