Nagaland College Principals Association (NCPA), All Nagaland Government College Teachers’ Association (ANGCTA) and All Nagaland College Students’ Union (ANCSU) have affirmed that it was not advisable to reopen the colleges until such time the state government ensured the safety of the students, teachers and other stakeholders.
In a joint statement, the three associations said this was decided at a joint meeting of its executive members held at Kohima Science College, Jotsoma on May 4, 2020. The decision arrived after taking into consideration the current critical situation due to the COVID-19 pandemic, they said.
Further, they affirmed that the Nagaland University Academic Calendar vis-à-vis the respective Academic Calendars of the Autonomous Colleges, be followed to facilitate continuous academic activities towards students’ progression.
Meanwhile, the three associations stated that the students, teachers and colleges affiliated to Nagaland University were anticipating further directive from the University.