Nagaland University inaugurates six new academic, research, agricultural and student-oriented facilities at its School of Agricultural Sciences, Medziphema Campus.
DIMAPUR — Nagaland University, the only central university in the state, inaugurated six new academic, research, agricultural and student-oriented facilities at its School of Agricultural Sciences (SAS), Medziphema Campus, on September 3.
The facilities were inaugurated by Prof. Jagadish K Patnaik, Vice-Chancellor of Nagaland University, in the presence of faculty members, administrative officials, staff and students, according to an update.
The newly inaugurated facilities include two Experiential Learning Programme (ELP) units under the Departments of Horticulture and Livestock Production and Management (LPM), a modern piggery project, feed production units at the Medziphema and Kohima campuses, a horticulture research laboratory, Naga Morung and a Sports Complex.
The feed production unit at the Kohima campus was inaugurated virtually, while the other facilities at Medziphema were inaugurated during the programme.
Addressing the gathering, Prof. Patnaik appreciated the development of the new facilities and outlined the university’s aspirations to strengthen research and academic excellence.
“I am looking forward to more active research, innovation and publications from our faculty and researchers. We are also looking forward to achieving top rankings for the School of Agriculture as well as for Nagaland University as a whole. I extend my best wishes to everyone on this auspicious occasion,” he said.
The new facilities are expected to provide students and researchers with improved opportunities for hands-on learning, experimentation, skill development and research in agriculture and allied fields.
The modern piggery project and feed production units are expected to support practical training and promote scientific approaches to livestock production and feed management.
The facilities are also aimed at bridging the gap between classroom learning and field-based application, while creating greater opportunities for research, innovation and extension activities.
The Naga Morung and Sports Complex, meanwhile, are expected to contribute to the preservation of cultural identity and the overall development and well-being of students.
The university stated that the inauguration marked another step in its efforts to strengthen campus infrastructure and create a more conducive environment for teaching, research, innovation, extension and student development.