EMN
Jakhama, August 25
Helen LaFave, the US Consul General, Kolkata visited St. Joseph’s College on today and had interactions with the students on the US-India relationship: cooperation in Higher Education.
The Consul General gave a brief description of the work of US Consulate in Kolkata, and explained the existing relationship between India and US in the fields of trade, education, security, economic development and diplomatic relations between the two countries.
The interaction started with a question on how we can build a stronger relationship between the US and the Nagas in the field of education to which she replied that she was impressed with the current progress in our educational system and opined that student exchange programmes, use of technology to network and other various scholarship schemes can further enhance our ties.
During the interaction other topics such as economics, climate change, poverty, impact of Indian politics to USA, and Indo-US relations were discussed. “The interaction was very nice and informative,” said one of the students who participated.
The programme started with a welcome address by Njulo Kent, the President of Students Council. Fr. Abraham Lotha, principal, highlighted the courses offered by the College. Leaders of the various departments, clubs and associations, community college students and lecturers attended the programme. Sr. Ranit, the vice-principal gave the vote of thanks.
