Nagaland chief minister, Neiphiu Rio laid the foundation stone for Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (PM-USHA) Projects and inaugurated various facilities at Dimapur Government College (DGC), which includes academic building, incubation centre, skill hub, girls’ hostel, commerce block and rest room on November 2.
According to DIPR report, Rio in his inaugural address, said women were not only progressing in academic fields but also in political arena and cited the example of recently concluded ULB election where women won eight more seats in general category then the allotted 33% quota.
On the education front, the chief minister said knowledge without character was very dangerous and encouraged the teachers to educate students with moral foundation and make them responsible citizens so that when they finish their studies, they will become an asset rather than a liability.
He also applauded the role of Higher Education minister, Temjen Imna Along, in developing and transforming the Higher Educational Institutions in the state.
Guest of honour minister of Higher Education and Tourism, Temjen Imna Along in his short speech applauded the DGC, principal and teaching staffs and asserted that the College was not only one of the best in the state but one of the best colleges in the region. He said the cut of marks is higher than many other private colleges, and students were so fortunate to have the best qualified teachers.
Short speeches were delivered by ex-officio director, Higher Education, V. Lovitoly Sema and State Project Director for PM- USHA, Higher Education, M Kire. Prof. Sanjay Sharma, principal DGC delivered welcome address while Kezhaleu Hesso, vice principal and HoD, DGC conducted a felicitation program. Associate Professor DGC, Dr. Moongkala Longchar chaired the program while IQAC coordinator, DGC Dr, Vinyuhu Lhoungu delivered the vote of thanks.