ANCSU defers further agitation after authorities initiate steps for the 100-bedded girls' hostel at Kohima Science College, Jotsoma.
DIMAPUR — The All Nagaland College Students' Union (ANCSU) on Monday stated that the successful observance of the state-wide Black Friday protest on June 19 had led to significant administrative developments regarding the long-pending construction of the 100-bedded girls' hostel at Kohima Science College (Autonomous), Jotsoma.
In a statement, the union said the sustained democratic pressure exerted by the student community had prompted positive action from the authorities on the issue.
According to ANCSU, following the first phase of its agitation, the Directorate of Higher Education, through an official communication, informed the union that the government had collectively decided to retain the available Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds for the project, submit a fresh proposal to the competent authority, and expedite the necessary administrative procedures for its implementation.
The union further stated that a more decisive development followed through a letter issued by the Investment and Development Authority of Nagaland (IDAN) on June 29.
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It said the IDAN had formally directed the Directorate of Higher Education and the Project Implementation Committee (PIC) to initiate the preparation of the Detailed Project Report (DPR) within the sanctioned CSR allocation and complete the formalities required for the commencement of the construction work.
ANCSU maintained that these developments are a direct result of the collective determination shown by the student community across Nagaland.
The union expressed gratitude to its associate and affiliated colleges for their unwavering solidarity and overwhelming cooperation during the agitation.
It also noted that the remarkable unity displayed by students had reaffirmed their collective commitment to safeguarding the welfare, dignity, and educational interests of female students in the state.
In view of the positive administrative response, ANCSU announced that it had temporarily deferred the proposed agitation planned for the coming days in the interest of ensuring constructive engagement and the expeditious implementation of the project.
However, the union reiterated that it would continue to closely monitor every stage of the project's execution. It warned that any undue delay, administrative complacency, or deviation from the commitments formally communicated would compel the union to revive and intensify its democratic agitation without further notice.