Nagaland Governor, P.B. Acharya has asserted that implementation of Central and State welfare flagship schemes was not only the responsibility of government agencies, but also of institutions like universities, colleges and schools. He said this while addressing a meeting with representatives from universities in Nagaland, Bharat Scouts and Guides, Hindustan Scouts and Guides, Raj Sanik Board and North East Zone Cultural Centre (NEZCC) at Raj Bhavan, Kohima on Tuesday.
According to a press release issued by PRO to governor, Acharya explained that there were a number of schemes and welfare programmes like Jan Dhan Yoyana, Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana, Sukanya Samriddhi Account, Mudra Bank, etc, which were beneficial for the welfare and uplift of the people. He, however, observed that most people were not aware about these programmes. The governor asked institutions to inspire people working there, besides students, to be more aware about the schemes and take advantage of them by disseminating information about these schemes.
Stressing that skill upgrade was important, he asked institutions to focus on making their students employable and entrepreneurs. He said the Government of India had introduced Mudra schemes to help students, especially from weaker section of the society, to help them become entrepreneurs.
Acharya urged universities and other educational institutions to play a proactive role in shaping the future of youth of Nagaland. Students coming out of universities and institutions should be able to stand on their feet and make the economy of the State strong, he added.
He called for implementation of skill development courses in all institutions that would empower students and prove beneficial in getting jobs and helping them become self-employed.
The governor said Union Human Resource Development Minister Prakash Javadekar had informed him on introduction of National Academic Depository (NAD), which was a 24 x 7 online storehouse of all academic awards duly digitised and logged by institutions. He said NAD not only ensured easy access to and retrieval of an academic award, but also validated and guaranteed its authenticity and safe storage.