All S\u00fcmi Students\u2019 Union (SKK) has expressed serious concern and disappointment over the \u201cinordinate delay\u201d in upgrading Khelhoshe Polytechnic Atoizu (KPA) to a full-fledged engineering college.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a press release, SKK president Gihuka K Zhimo and general secretary Toshika K Kiba stated that upgradation of Khelhoshe Polytechnic Atoizu, oldest polytechnic in Nagaland, which was established in 1972, was long overdue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Despite repeated assurances and approvals, SKK said the state government has failed to take concrete actions, resulting in thousands of Nagas being forced to pursue technical education outside the state, causing immense financial burdens on families and the state exchequer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Further, the union stated that it submitted representation on July 30, 2018, and a subsequent representation on September 5, 2024, for upgradation of KPA to a full-fledged engineering college. However, SKK lamented that nothing has been implemented pragmatically. \u201cThe approvals and assurances remain on paper, with no tangible progress on the ground,\u201d SKK stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The union also reminded that the cabinet meeting held on December 17, 2007, under the leadership of chief minister Neiphiu Rio, approved the upgradation of KPA to a degree college level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, even after decades since the approval, SKK said nothing has been implemented in practice. SKK has, therefore, demanded that the state government take immediate and tangible actions to upgrade KPA to a full-fledged engineering college, as approved and accredited by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and National Board of Accreditation (NBA) within 15 days. \u201cWe expect a comprehensive plan with a clear timeline for implementation, including the allocation of necessary funds and resources,\u201d the union added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
SKK emphasized that upgradation of KPA was a long-standing demand, and the government should not adopt a biased approach. \u201cJustice demands that the government implements the upgradation without further delay, ensuring equal opportunities for the students of Nagaland,\u201d it added. Failure to comply with its demand, SKK warned that it would be compelled to utilize \u201call forms of democratic means available to us to ensure justice is served.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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