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Temjen Imna Along Longkumer, 2nd from left, along with other officials during the 24th Foundation Day celebration of Nagaland University.[/caption]
Dimapur, Sep. 6 (EMN): After years of turmoil in the past where the highest seat of learning in the state hogged the newspapers’ headline for all the wrong reasons, Nagaland University seems to be slowly improving its reputation as a preimer educational institution in the state, if one has to go by the words of the vice-chancellor who presented a brief overview of the institution’s performance during the 24th Foundation Day celebration of the university at Lumami Hq. on Sep. 6.
A press release received at Eastern Mirror informed that the university’s 24th Foundation Day was celebrated at the I. Ihoshe Kinimi Hall, N.U., Lumami with Minister for HTE, Imna Along Longkumer, as the Special Guest.
It informed that the NU Vice-chancellor, Prof. Pardeshi Lal, while speaking at the programme, said that the Nagaland University had performed well in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) conducted by MHRD having secured 95th position in the NIRF 2018 (Assessment Year: 2017), while in the NIRF 2016 (Assessment Year: 2015) it had got 227th position.
Prof. Lal also informed that in research and innovation category, Nagaland University has been placed in 12th position amongst the 40 Central Universities.
The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) is a methodology adopted by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India, to rank institutions of higher education in India. The Framework was approved by the MHRD and launched by Minister of Human Resource Development on 29 September 2015.
Moreover, he said that apart from teaching, research and innovation, NU was at the forefront in implementing the flagship programmes of the Government of India such as ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat (EBSB), Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA), Digital India, Swachch Bharat’ etc.
He also informed the audience that Nagaland University has signed a tri-partite MoU with the UGC and MHRD, which is aimed at measuring the performance of the university on selected key parameters against the targets set so as to incentivise the improvement in performance of the University.
He also dwelt on the MHRD’s “17-by-17 Action Plan” being taken up by the University, as well as on Higher Education Financing Agency (HEFA) which would now provide loans to the University for Capital Expenditure. Therefore, the vice chancellor urged all stakeholders to stand for safeguarding the interest of Nagaland University.
While dwelling on the current status of the university, Prof. Lal said that there are currently 41 departments spread across three permanent campuses and a temporary one, with over 3000 students and 66 affiliated colleges under Nagaland University.
Meanwhile, the release also stated Minister Temjen Imna Along Longkumer, during his speech, declared the silver jubilee theme ‘for a vibrant future’.
He congratulated the vice-chancellor, faculty, staff and students; and said that the 24th Foundation Day is a momentous occasion not only for Nagaland University but also for the whole state of Nagaland.
Saying that it is a privilege to have a central university created by an Act of Parliament, the minister also appreciated the land donors for donating the land and added that a brighter future awaits for all because of the university.
He urged the gathering to embrace globalization and emulate ‘the Jews and the Japanese who are able to adapt anywhere without forgetting who they really are’.
He hoped for the Nagas to penetrate India by being the best in the profession whether as doctors of engineers and wished that by the time the university attains 5o years, it will have turned into a centre of excellence and everyone will look at the institution with pride. Besides, while saying that education industry is the biggest industry in the world, Longkumer hoped that Nagaland will harness this industry ‘ by opening wide its doors’.
The release also stated the programme was interspersed a varieties of events like flag hoisting by the vice-chancellor; presentation of the NU song by the boarders of Chumpo PG Men’s Hostel and short speeches by the presidents of NUTA, NURSF, NUSU; and general secretary of NUNTSA.
The programme also witnessed special items in the form of Solo, Duet, and Trio. A ‘Play on Gandhi’, which had been adjudged the winner in the interdepartmental competition organised by the university, was also presented by the students of the botany department. Short speeches were also delivered by Kheto Kinimi, ex-MLA and Spokesperson of Land Donors, Lumami Village, and Kazheto Kinimi, Advisor, Labour, Employment and Skill Development and CAWD, Government of Nagaland.
Award for Meritorious Staff were given to T. Limayangla (UDC) and Phyobemo Patton (MTS). The Award for Cleanest Hostel went to Kamnoi Research Scholars Men’s Hostel (Boys Category) and Yochem PG Girls Hostel (Girls Category). The winners of the Debate on “Digital India” were Ilovily Sumi, Cecilia (Second), and Chivezo Chizo who were adjudged the 1st, 2nd and 3rd winners respectively, the release added.
School of Engineering & Technology, Nagaland University, celebrated the 24th Foundation day of the establishment of Nagaland University at Dimapur, Nagaland on Sep. 6. Prof. S. K. Sharma, Dean NU-SET in his foundation day speech mentioned about how Nagaland University came into existence and encouraged the staff and students to continue working hard for the betterment of the University.
After the formal program a debate on the topic “Can we wipe out corruption and bribery from our country?” was conducted. 1st prize was awarded to Sweta Priya, 2nd prize to Jamilur Rahman and the 3rd prize to Dona H Zhimo, informed a press release from the institution.