Nagaland's first NEP 2020-aligned drone workshop in Kidima trained 120 students in STEM and emerging technologies.
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DIMAPUR — The Directorate of Science and Technology, Government of Nagaland, in collaboration with the Southern Angami Students' Union (SASU), organised a two-day hands-on drone workshop at the Village Council Hall, Kidima, in Kohima district on June 12 and the 13th.
According to a DIPR report, the programme marked Nagaland's first drone workshop aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and aimed to promote skill-based STEM education among students.
The workshop brought together 120 students from 16 government and private schools across the Southern Area of Kohima district.
EAC Kezocha, Zerütso Kesiezie, who attended the inaugural programme as the special guest, encouraged students to embrace the rapidly evolving world of technology.
He urged them to make the most of such hands-on opportunities to develop innovative thinking and practical skills.
The chief mentor of the Innovation Hub and Science Education Centre (SEC), Department of Science and Technology, Onongoto Soleho, delivered the background note.
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He described the workshop as a pioneering initiative of the department, designed to bridge the gap between aspiring students and the NEP-driven emphasis on integrating emerging technologies into education in Nagaland.
Soleho emphasised that the dissemination of science and technology is crucial for Nagaland to bridge the regional digital divide, transform students from consumers into creators, and achieve the experiential learning and vocational objectives envisioned under NEP 2020.
Technical sessions were conducted by junior mentor Vikuovotuo Zhale, technical assistant Mhasheto Yhobu, and intern engineer Kekhruseto Soleho.
During the intensive two-day programme, students progressed from learning about drone components and assembling drone chassis to completing advanced circuitry, conducting live test flights, and participating in an inter-school drone flight competition.
Earlier, the programme began with a welcome address by SASU president Kehozhol Noel Kulnu.