Dimapur, March 20 (EMN): Governor PB Acharya on Tuesday offered principals of various technical institutes in the state his oft-repeated assertion that they should produce employable students.
A Raj Bhavan press release on Tuesday stated that the governor had made the suggestion during a meeting with the heads of the institutes at Naga Bhavan, Raj Bhavan in Kohima. “Governor Acharya stated that universities and institutions should play a pro-active role in shaping the future of the youth of Nagaland.
“Students when they come out of universities and institutions should be able to stand on their feet and make the economy of the state strong, he added. The governor called on the principals to have dialogue between industries, trade and the education sector for the development of the state and employment of the students when they pass out,” the statement read.
Acharya also ‘highlighted the importance of the various government schemes and programmes that could help the students stand on their feet’ after completion of studies, it informed. “He instructed the institutions to make the students know and understand the welfare schemes and programmes offered by the government. He also mentioned that scholarships were offered by the central and state government, and students should be encouraged to avail them for their benefit.”
The governor further advised the Para Medical Training Institute in Kohima to start more paramedical courses for the students of Nagaland. Towards this, he suggested, the institute could link up with NITTE Medical Science University in Mangalore. He assured all possible assistance to help achieve this.
Acharya asserted that while hostel facilities should be availed to students, importance should be given to hostels for girls.
The principals shared with the governor the various courses and programmes offered at their institutes. “They also highlighted the difficulties and problems faced by the institutions. The governor assured to take up the matter with the concern authorities (sic),” it stated.
