Rio tells Kohima administration to complete survey of Science College land in six weeks

Dimapur, Aug. 16 (EMN): Following the August 14 meeting with representatives of the All Nagaland College Students’ Union (ANCSU), Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has directed the deputy commissioner of Kohima to complete survey work of the lands of Kohima Science College. The authorities are to submit a report of it within six weeks to enable the government to take necessary action as deemed fit.

With regard to the release of scholarship for the year 2017-18, he has directed disbursement of the first instalment immediately, and that the utilisation certification should be submitted to the central government to release the ‘balance instalments.’

“Further, possibilities of releasing scholarship from state’s resources pending release of scholarship money be explored especially in view of the poor financial position of the state. With an objective to streamline the system of disbursement of scholarships through a common scholarship cell — a report may be obtained from all departments who disburse scholarships to work out a suitable mechanism.

“Government is setting up a cell for the implementation of the insurance scheme for students studying outside Nagaland under which the government will provide a sum of INR 5 Iakh in case of unfortunate death of any such student. Possibilities of entrusting the same cell for managing scholarships of all departments may be explored,” according to a government statement.

Rio has also directed all the district deputy commissioners to submit a status report within three months any case of encroachment of land belonging to government colleges/institutions.

“Further necessary steps may be taken to ensure that there is no disruption of academic activity in colleges and strong action be taken against anyone who disrupts normal life or takes law in his or her own hands. All possible action be taken for maintenance of public order,” it read.