Educational institutions in Nagaland, including Nagaland University, MITE, St. Joseph’s College, and NEISSR, host various academic and cultural events.
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DIMAPUR — Multiple educational institutions across Nagaland organised academic, outreach, and cultural programmes in recent days.
Nagaland University: The Tribal Research Centre (TRC) at Nagaland University, Lumami, organised the Nagaland premiere screening of the documentary film 'A Sacred Place' on April 25, bringing together faculty members, research scholars, and students in both offline and online modes.
According to an update, Dr. Yamsani Srikanth, Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology, TRC, stated that this was the first time the university had hosted a film screening of this kind.
'A Sacred Place', directed and produced by Prof. Dolly Kikon, focuses on intergenerational storytellers and their relationship with the land in Makhel.
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A discussion session followed, featuring Prof. Kikon and Dr. Rongsenzulu Jamir of the University of Hyderabad. Prof. Kikon highlighted that indigenous scholars are deeply rooted in storytelling and reciprocity and pointed out the importance of community participation in research. She encouraged indigenous thinkers to contribute meaningfully to the communities they study.
MITE: The Modern Institute of Teacher Education (MITE) in Kohima executed an extension-cum-outreach activity at Khonoma village on April 25.
Organised under the aegis of the Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA) cell, the initiative focused on grassroots data collection and community engagement.
B.Ed. second-semester student-teachers conducted a baseline household survey, gathering data on socio-economic parameters such as access to water sources, landholding details, and the utilisation of government schemes.
The student-teachers also clarified doubts regarding various government schemes, explaining eligibility and benefits available to the villagers.
The programme was structured by the UBA cell of MITE.
Zuchano M Patton, UBA Coordinator, provided an orientation to the student-teachers. The Principal, Dr. Kate Dandesh Kumar, and faculty members of MITE participated throughout the day, supervising the survey process and engaging with village elders to identify major problems facing the village.
St. Joseph’s College: St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Jakhama, hosted the Dr. Johnny K Ruangmei and Keneisevou Rio Endowment Lecture on Science and Humanity at its PG Conference Hall on April 23.
The keynote speaker, Dr. Johnny K Ruangmei, Joint Chief Executive Officer of NSDMA, delivered a lecture on the intersection of science and humanity. He stated that scientific advancement must be guided by ethical responsibility, social relevance, and compassion.
NEISSR: The North East Institute of Social Sciences and Research (NEISSR), Chümoukedima, celebrated its cultural-cum-literary day on the theme "Cultural fiesta: Rhythm, rhymes and roots" on April 25.
Dr. Keneilhoulie Medom, anaesthesiologist, entrepreneur, and Managing Director of Kohimas Hospital, attended as the special guest. He underlined the importance of preserving cultural identity and maintaining a strong connection to one's roots.
Drawing from his entrepreneurial journey, he shared insights on establishing "Experience Naga Kitchen", stating that everyday cultural practices such as cooking and weaving can be transformed into sustainable sources of income.