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Students of Christina Memorial Hr. Sec. School performing a cultural item during the 21st Foundation Day of the school in Dimapur on Friday.[/caption]
Eastern Mirror Desk
Dimapur, May 31: School Education advisor KT Sükhalu on Friday lamented over the Nagaland’s complete dependency on the government of India for funds; described it as a progressive state but unfortunately has no avenue for the people to generate income due to lack of industries.
The advisor said this while addressing the gathering at the 21st Foundation Day of Christina Memorial Hr. Sec. School in Dimapur on May 31.
Sükhalu pointed out that most schools in Nagaland, especially government schools, do not have counsellors and stressed on the need for it as young students are at the “budding stage” where they look up to the teachers for guidance.
“Today, Nagaland has very strong youth population. We have many educated people but somehow we are not able to utilise the youthful energy that we have and the state has, and that is why I want schools to focus more on counselling,” Sükhalu said.
The advisor reminded the students that they will all aspire for government jobs one day but it is very limited in the state. So, he said that they (students) can contribute through the skills they got in schools. Many educated people, he said, are advocating skill development in schools to prepare the young minds for the future as government jobs are saturated in the state.
Sükhalu also urged the teachers to mould and educate the young minds not only with verbal instruction but also through practical activities, which he said will definitely bring a difference.
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KT Sükhalu addressing the students and faculty of the school.[/caption]
Advocating skill development in schools, he informed that government schools in Phek district impart skills on traditional and customary practises to students besides education. He said it’s commendable as many youths are beginning to forget their customs and culture. “We need to know our basic foundation and our identity,” he added.
The legislator requested the teachers to emphasise on skill development. “When you are nurturing them (students), be more responsible as the students need to remember what are being trained; and they are going to become someone in the society,” he stressed.
Speaking on school upgrade procedure in the state, the advisor said proposals come through the district planning board with recommendation, after which the department compiles it and study the details provided. Upgrade is considered if the proposals are found satisfactory.
Unfortunately, he said, student’s enrolment in many government schools in the state is quite low at the school-level, while enrolment in the higher secondary-level is excessive. Student’s enrolment in schools in and around urban areas is quite poor, he informed.
The legislator lauded Christina Memorial Hr. Sec. School, saying that “it is one of the most inclusive schools in Dimapur.” He expressed optimism that students will take good advantage of the quality education imparted by the school.
“There are many private schools, all with an aim to ensure that the younger generation get the right education. You are nurturing a generation who will either make you proud or who you might be ashamed of in future if they are not brought up properly,” he told the school management.