Correspondent
MOKOKCHUNG, November 12 (NPN): Fazl Ali College (FAC), Mokokchung, inaugurated its new academic block and laid the foundation stone for a 100-bed girls’ hostel under the Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (PM-USHA) on Thursday. The facilities were inaugurated and the foundation stone laid by minister for Tourism and Higher Education, Temjen Imna Along.
Speaking as the special guest, Temjen Imna Along said the new facilities would contribute significantly to the advancement of higher education in Nagaland. He stated that the success of an institution depended on the collective efforts of the government, faculty, students, communities and other stakeholders.
The minister urged people to extend their support to Fazl Ali College, describing it as an institution of excellence and the first government college in Nagaland to offer multidisciplinary subjects in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
He also announced that the government was considering the construction of a multipurpose building at the college at an estimated cost of Rs. 5–6 crore. The proposed facility would accommodate sports, academic activities, music, arts and skill development, subject to the timely progress of the girls’ hostel project.
Temjen Imna Along further encouraged the college to develop music and skill-based programmes, observing that creative fields could provide new professional and economic opportunities for young people. He also called for the establishment of a dedicated coaching centre to prepare students for competitive examinations and help them pursue leadership roles in various professions.
Earlier, short speeches were delivered by additional secretary, Higher Education and State Project Director (SPD), PM-USHA, Sentiyanger Pongen, and representatives of Ao Senden. The technical report was presented by executive engineer, NPWD (HE), while the dedicatory prayer was offered by Pastor, Chuchuyimpang Baptist Church, Limasangwa.
The welcome address was delivered by FAC principal, Dr. I. Wati Imchen, while the programme was chaired by assistant professor, Department of English, Dr. Arenla T. Ao.