Nagaland: Community trust required to make education more accessible

February 4, 2024 33 Views No Comment

Our Correspondent
Kohima | February 4

A consultative meeting was convened today at NAPO hall, Chiephobozou, involving Nagaland School Education Advisor Dr Kekhrielhoulie Yhome, department officials, village councils, school management committees, village student bodies and teachers from the 11-Northern Angami Assembly Constituency.

The consultative meeting focused on fostering collaboration between various stakeholders to address challenges, improve infrastructure, and enhance the overall education system in the 11 Northern Angami Assembly Constituency.

The meeting also explored ways to make education more accessible.

Addressing the meeting, Dr Yhome pointed out that government schools boast more qualified teachers compared to private institutions. Urging the need to gain the trust of the community to enroll their students in government schools, he suggested a collective effort of the department, teachers and the local residents.

He urged the local community to comprehend the challenges faced by teachers and stressed the importance of collaboration to enhance infrastructure.

Dr Yhome advocated for community support in providing accommodation and safety for teachers, suggesting the involvement of churches, councils, and CSOs.

Public infrastructure development was also proposed to ensure teachers have access to suitable accommodation. Despite the proximity to Kohima, he acknowledged the challenges faced by teachers.

‘Assigning teachers to VIPs is not legal’
Kevilenuo Angami, Commissioner & Secretary of School Education & SCERT, underscored the crucial role of local communities in fortifying government schools. She informed that department, is working on rationalizing teachers across the state.

She highlighted that assigning teachers to VIPs, as per a court standing order, is not legal. In case of such issues, she urged the gathering to notify the department for necessary action.

She pointed out that as the Village Development Board (VDB) also receives some fund to cover school development, she urged the village councils and VDBs to oversee essential amenities such as water and electricity in the schools.

The meeting was chaired by Khriesano Nagi, joint director, Directorate of School Education while vote of thanks was proposed by Kezhaleno Lhousa, SDEO Chiephobozou.