-By ArdorComm Media Bureau
August 3, 2023
“We look forward to seeing students from all over the country coming to Nagaland for their education in the next five to ten years,” says Shri Temjen Imna Along, Hon’ble Minister of Higher Education & Tourism, Government of Nagaland in an interview with Chandan Anand, CEO & Group Editor, ArdorComm Media Group at the ‘New Normal – Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2023’ #ELSANewDelhi #ELSAGurugram
You have been heading this portfolio for many years now, what changes have you experienced then and now?
Higher education has transformed immensely in my state of Nagaland and everywhere in this nation, especially because of the visionary leadership of our Honourable Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi Ji, in bringing in the new National Education Policy. It’s a trajectory shift from the British way of education to our traditional and inclusive way of education. So, the National Education Policy 2020 will go a long way in transforming and curating the lives of human resources for the betterment of our nation.
What is the dynamics or dynamism of higher education in your state?
Higher education in the state of Nagaland is doing very well. With the implementation of the National Education Policy, the colleges have become centres of excellence. Accreditations are being done, and NAAC has been quite successful in Nagaland. Also, with the help and support of the Honourable Chief Minister, Shri Neiphiu Rio, and our government in Delhi, everything is going on okay.
How does Nagaland attract students from across India?
Some Central institutions like SARS (South Asian Regional Standards), ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research), and NIT (National Institutes of Technology) attract students from all over the world. With the pristine environment, better quality of education, and better air to breathe, students from many parts of the country come to Nagaland. Additionally, the inhabitants of Nagaland are students, and we are rebuilding and curating institutions, so we look forward to seeing students from all over the country coming to Nagaland for their education in the next five to ten years.
What has been the role of education corporates or EdTech players in higher and technical education?
Education corporates and platforms like the New Normal Education Leadership Summit and Awards in New Delhi by ArdorComm Media are the right platforms where we can connect and curate education for today’s modern children. Facilitation needs to be done to provide value education that will curate the life of our human resources in the nation.
What was the takeaway of today’s session?
With all the patrons of education who spoke, I got to learn a lot. At the end of the day, everyone wants to see value education in our country, Bharat, which will curate the life of our human resources. Thank you for inviting me, and all the best on your second anniversary of your ArdorComm Media.