DIMAPUR: A series of academic, technical and community oriented programmes were organised across institutions in Nagaland, highlighting innovation, social responsibility, career guidance and cultural heritage.
At Nagaland University, Kohima Campus, the TechFusion Club, School of Engineering and Technology (SET) organised a hands on workshop titled “Hands on Experience with Drone Components” on September 30. The programme brought together 31 students from various departments, offering practical exposure to drone technology, electronics, embedded systems and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
The workshop introduced participants to the fundamental components and working principles of drones, combining classroom concepts with live demonstrations, simulation and hands on experimentation. Students learned about brushless drones, including frames, motors, Electronic Speed Controllers (ESCs) and batteries, as well as the design of a coreless mini drone featuring ESP32 based flight controllers and MPU6050 accelerometer and gyroscope.
The session also covered the principles of drone flight-throttle, yaw, pitch and roll-demonstrating how these controls influence stability and movement. Using PICA Sim, students practiced virtual flight in a safe environment before handling actual equipment. Practical sessions included assembling motor driver circuits with MOSFETs, flyback diodes and resistors, giving participants direct experience in electronic circuit construction.
The event was coordinated by Rishab Misra and Ravi Kumar Sah, with mentorship from Shanchamo Yanthan. Expressing gratitude to Prof. N. Venuh, Pro Vice Chancellor, and Prof. Sujata Dash, Dean, Yanthan encouraged students to pursue innovative skills through such workshops. The TechFusion Club reaffirmed its commitment to organising similar interdisciplinary activities to promote robotics, technical learning and emerging technologies.
On October 1, the Political Science Programme, North East Christian University (NECU) in collaboration with the Indian Dental Association-Nagaland Branch (IDANB) conducted a Dental Awareness Camp and Free Check up at Dimasa Community Hall, Doyapur village. Organised on Gandhi Jayanti, the event aimed to promote Gandhi’s vision of trusteeship and compassion.
The programme was hosted by Zubeni Lotha, with invocation by Rev. Simon Kemprai and welcome address by Joycee Kemprai. Awareness lectures were delivered by Darjen Phonglo, chairman of Doyapur Village, and Dr. Arihant Jain, consultant orthodontist. More than 350 villagers registered for free dental check ups, including teachers and students from Government Primary School and Shalom Higher Secondary School. The camp demonstrated how educational institutions, professional organisations and local communities can collaborate to make meaningful impact.
Meanwhile, ICFAI University Nagaland conducted an interactive career counselling session on “Understanding Yourself & Career Choices” at PM Shri Kendriya Vidyalaya, Project Sewak, Dimapur, on September 30. Led by Dr. Rupanka Bhuyan, Registrar, the session encouraged students to look beyond marks and conventional career paths, explore diverse ecosystems and understand how interest, aptitude and values shape decisions.
Students reflected on questions such as whether high paying careers guarantee success, whether one interest can lead to multiple careers, and whether decisions made in Class XI define the future. The session emphasised, “You don’t need to know your destination at 16. But you should start learning how to choose your direction.”
On September 29, MGM College, Dimapur, in collaboration with YouthNet and UNICEF YuWaah, organised a special session on “Passport to Earning (P2E)- Digital Skilling Initiative.” The programme aimed to create awareness about digital learning, emerging technologies and employability skills.
Welcoming the participants, Jemsungba Walling, IQAC Coordinator, stressed the importance of digital competencies in today’s professional environment. Resource person Ranlubo Thiumai introduced the Passport to Earning (P2E) initiative, designed to equip youth aged 15-29 with practical digital skills and connect learning with earning opportunities.
The session focused on digital productivity tools and Artificial Intelligence (AI), demonstrating how AI powered applications can automate tasks, improve efficiency and save time. Students were guided through registration processes on the P2E platform and encouraged to pursue digital credentials. The programme reaffirmed MGM College’s commitment to empowering students with employability skills in line with changing demands of higher education and the workplace.
In another initiative, the Department of History, Immanuel College, Dimapur, in collaboration with Eastern Christian College, organised a one day workshop on “Oral Traditions: An Archive Without Pages” on October 1.
The workshop brought together teachers and students to reflect on oral traditions as valuable sources of history and cultural heritage. Dr. Aokumla Walling, Assistant Professor, Department of History & Archaeology, Nagaland University, delivered the keynote, emphasising the importance of preserving memories, stories and indigenous knowledge passed down through generations.
Special presentations included “Heritage in Motion” by ECC and “Voices Woven in Time” by Immanuel College, showcasing the richness of cultural heritage and its relevance today. The programme was chaired by Imjingla Imchen, HoD History, while N. Chumei Konyak, Assistant Professor, delivered the benediction.