Institutions across Nagaland including Nagaland University, MGM College, hold academic lectures
DIMAPUR — Multiple educational institutions in Nagaland organised diverse academic, creative, and field-based programmes.
Nagaland University: A hybrid lecture on solid waste management was organised by the Committee for Mission LiFE at Nagaland University, Lumami, on Wednesday. The physical session was held at the conference hall of the Department of Environmental Studies.
According to an update, Institute Chair Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at IIT Madras Ligy Philip served as the resource person.
In her lecture, Philip stated that effective solid waste management has emerged as a critical requirement for protecting public health, preserving soil and water resources, and promoting sustainable development. She pointed out that rural communities generate approximately 0.1 to 0.4 kg of waste per capita daily, while urban areas generate between 0.5 and 1.2 kg per capita daily, driven by packaged foods, commercial activity, rising incomes, and changing lifestyles.
She noted that open dumping poses severe risks, as rainwater generates leachate that contaminates groundwater with heavy metals and organic pollutants, while decomposing matter releases methane and breeds disease vectors. She stressed that microplastics smaller than five millimetres exacerbate soil and groundwater contamination.
Philip stated that waste management must begin with source segregation into organic, non-biodegradable, and sanitary waste. She explained the management hierarchy prioritising source reduction, recycling, composting, waste-to-energy recovery, and sanitary landfilling.
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She noted that composting produces mature soil conditioner within 20 to 60 days when maintained at 55 to 60 degrees Celsius with a 30:1 carbon-to-nitrogen ratio. Citing a CSR-supported sustainable villages programme across 12 villages, she mentioned that mature compost produced in 20 to 25 days was sold at INR 25 per kilogram, covering one-third of operational costs.
The session included a question-and-answer segment.
MGM College: MGM College, Dimapur, in collaboration with the Department of Calligraphy, Wandering Minds College of Fine Arts, organised a one-day workshop titled "An Introduction to the Art of Lettering" on October 17.
The sessions were conducted by Maongyangla Lemtur, Nivika K Zhimomi, and Vizokhotuo Suokhrie from Wandering Minds College of Fine Arts. The resource persons provided practical guidance, demonstrated various lettering techniques, and encouraged participants to explore creative styles.
Students and faculty members of MGM College participated in the practical sessions.
Fazl Ali College: The Research Development Cell of Fazl Ali College, Mokokchung, in collaboration with Sherubtse College, Royal University of Bhutan, organised a joint international symposium titled "Interdisciplinary Academic Dialogue on Society, Science and Sustainability" at Sherubtse College in Kanglung, Bhutan, on October 19.
The programme was conducted through the Research and Industrial Linkages and the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences of Sherubtse College. Eight faculty members from Fazl Ali College attended the symposium, which featured presentations on research conducted by both institutions.
Students from the EPS, Chemistry, and Life Science programmes participated in the interactive discussions on indigenous knowledge, sustainability, and community resilience in the eastern himalayan region.
Rincho Academy: Higher secondary students of Rincho Academy completed a four-day camping programme at Nzü Phenshunyü in Tseminyu district, held from October 17 to the 20th.
The outdoor programme aimed to foster cultural appreciation, biodiversity awareness, and traditional craft skills while providing students a break from digital screens. Guided by local craftspeople and supervised by faculty members and a medical doctor, students received hands-on training in basic jungle survival, Naga history, and traditional crafts.