Badze Leshüki was inaugurated in Kohima to blend indigenous Naga knowledge with modern education methods.
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DIMAPUR — Badze Leshüki, an alternative learning centre located at Kimho, P Khel, Kohima Village, was formally inaugurated on June 4 by Dr. Kekhrielhoulie Yhome, Advisor for School Education.
Established under the Centre for Indigenous Knowledge and Alternative Learning (CIKAL) initiative of the Dr. K&T Keditsu Foundation, BadzeLeshüki advances the foundation's objectives in education, environmental well-being, and cultural conservation, an update stated.
The school seeks to weave together the strengths of indigenous Naga knowledge traditions and contemporary educational approaches grounded in critical pedagogy.
In keeping with the institution's philosophy, the inauguration programme was marked by an intimate gathering focused on goodwill, reflection, and consecration rather than ceremony.
Addressing the gathering, Dr. Yhome expressed his appreciation for the unconventional and innovative pedagogical practices being undertaken at Badze Leshüki.
He thanked the school for opening its doors to officers of the School Education department to observe multi-grade learning in practice and expressed his interest in fostering continued association and exchange of ideas.
Sharing his concerns and ongoing efforts as advisor for School Education, Dr. Yhome highlighted several contemporary challenges facing the education sector.
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He observed that schools such as Badze Leshüki offer contextual and locally grounded responses to the question of how children can be meaningfully educated for the future.
During the programme, founding trustee and school proprietor, Dr. Kezevituo Keditsu, formally transferred the school to the charge of the Dr. K&T Keditsu Foundation, marking a significant milestone in the institution's journey and long-term stewardship.
The school was consecrated by Rev. Keviyiekielie Linyu, pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church.
Reflecting on the vision and aspirations of the institution, Dr. Neiphrezo Keditsu, Advisor to CM & Chairman of Village Industries Board, stressed the need of education to connect children to their roots.
The programme was moderated by Dr. Theyiesinuo Keditsu.
Set within a forest campus in Kimho, Badze Leshüki is committed to nurturing children through play-based, multi-grade, and trans-disciplinary learning that draws from both indigenous wisdom and contemporary educational thought, the update stated.
The curriculum complies with the NEP 2020 and the National Curriculum Framework for Foundational Stage 2023.
“Through its work, the school hopes to contribute to the development of alternative educational models that are locally rooted, environmentally conscious, culturally responsive, and future-oriented,” it added.