All Nagaland Private Schools' Association Central holds 44th Annual General Body Meeting

DIMAPUR — The All Nagaland Private Schools' Association (ANPSA) Central held its 44th Annual General Body Meeting at JP Park, Chümoukedima, on Wednesday, themed “Sustainable Schools for a Better Tomorrow".

The programme comprised a business session and a panel discussion on Right to Education (RTE) implementation and examination reforms and was attended by representatives of over 100 private schools from Nagaland.

According to an update, speaking on “Implementation of RTE", Nellayappan B, Deputy Director of School Education, outlined provisions for the admission of children from weaker sections and disadvantaged groups, along with reimbursement to schools.

He also presented a proposed single-window online system to manage admissions and reimbursement, subject to approval by the competent authority.

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Ekyimo Shitiri, Additional Secretary of the Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE), addressed “Examination Norms and Reforms", highlighting the shift towards conceptual understanding, critical thinking, and competency-based assessment.

He stressed fair and inclusive evaluation, stronger school-based assessment, teacher capacity building, and reducing examination stress. The presentations were followed by a panel discussion on both topics.

The business session was moderated by PJ Nathan, Assistant Information Secretary of ANPSA Central. President Bithungo Kikon delivered the welcome address, while General Secretary Ketoulhou Sekhose and Treasurer Nzanbeni Tsopoe presented the annual and financial reports, respectively.