Dimapur, July 13 (EMN): The deputy commissioner of Peren, Vineet Kumar, informed that 12 schools in Peren district have been shortlisted for selection for implementation of lighthouse school project after being scrutinised and verified by the administrative officers.
The DC stated this during the meeting of Peren District Committee for Lighthouse School Complexes (DCLSC) held on July 13 in his office’s conference hall. The shortlisted schools included GHS Ahthibung, GHS Azailong, GHS Dungki, GHS Heningkunglwa, GHS Ngwalwa, GHS Lilen, GHS Mbunglwa, GHS Nsong, GHS Ntu, GHS Tening, GHS Jalukie town and GHS Peren town.
The DC stated that out of 12 shortlisted schools, only one school would be selected for the project. He informed that the final selection would be done at the state-level after sending the proposal to the state government.
In his concluding remarks, the DC thanked all the members for their presence as well as for sharing their views and valuable inputs. He further added that meetings concerning lighthouse project could be convened anytime for which he sought coordination from all the stakeholders and line departments.
EAC of Peren, Kevethito Rose, while highlighting the concept of the Nectar Project, said it is being funded by World Bank and implemented by the department of School Education for five years. He also stated that one of its main objectives was to seek and improve community ownership.