- DIMAPUR — Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on
Wednesday virtually laid the foundation stones and launched nine Lighthouse
School Complexes (LSCs) across the state during an official programme at CMRC,
Kohima.
- According to a DIPR update, Rio expressed happiness at
witnessing the progress of LSCs under the Nagaland Education Project – The
Lighthouse (NECTAR) and highlighted the critical role education plays in
shaping the future of Nagaland's youth.
Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio during the virtual launch of nine
Lighthouse School Complexes on Wednesday.
- He commended the Department of School Education and the
NECTAR project team for their innovative approach to reforming the state's
education system.
- The chief minister also acknowledged the Ministry of
Education and other funding partners for their continued support and
collaboration.
- He emphasised the importance of primary schools, which lay
the foundation of education for students, and expressed optimism that students
from Nagaland, helped by the new initiatives, would be able to compete with
their peers both within and beyond the state.
- Shashank Pratap Singh, Principal Director of School
Education, provided a detailed overview of the various activities and projects
being undertaken as part of NECTAR. This included the SMILE App and initiatives
aimed at strengthening the professional development of employees within the
education department.
- The nine LSCs that were virtually inaugurated were GHSS
Medziphema Town, GHSS Phek Town, GHS Sitimi Town, GHSS Satakha, GHS Chessore,
GHS Noklak Village, Bautung GHSS Longleng, NI Jamir GHSS, and GHSS Dimapur.
- It may be noted that Rio had earlier laid the foundation
stones for seven other LSCs on December 1, 2024.
