DoSE targets 1 lakh student return by 2030

In a major push to revive public confidence in government education, advisor for School Education and SCERT, Dr. Kekhriehuolie Yhome informed that the School Education department has set an ambitious target of bringing back one lakh students to government schools by the 2030.
The move will be driven by active community engagement, focused teacher empowerment, and infrastructure improvement, he said.
Speaking as the special guest at a felicitation programme organised by DoSE on Friday at the Morung Conference Hall, Kohima, Dr. Yhome said the government is committed to providing quality education to all students—irrespective of financial background, tribe, or religion—and envisions government schools being at par with the best across the country.
The felicitation event was held to honour top-performing students from government schools in the HSLC and HSSLC examinations 2025. Acknowledging the consistent improvement in academic performance, Dr. Yhome applauded school heads and teachers for their commitment.
He pointed out that the HSSLC pass percentages—80% in Arts, 78% in Commerce, and 72% in Science—are comparable with private institutions, a sign of growing academic credibility of government schools.
To further strengthen public education, Dr. Yhome announced a series of forward-looking initiatives including leadership training for teachers, introduction of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning at the elementary level, and enhanced use of available resources to upgrade infrastructure across schools.
He reiterated the department’s vision to bring back 1 lakh students to government schools by 2030, adding that this would require “active engagement with the community and teachers to rebuild trust and deliver quality learning environments.”
Also speaking at the event, commissioner & secretary School Education and SCERT, Kevileno Angami, congratulated the students for their achievements despite limitations such as infrastructure gaps and teacher shortages. She said that the success of these students reflected the hard work and resilience of both students and educators.
Principal Director of School Education, Shashank Pratap Singh encouraged students to keep striving for excellence and assured that the department would continue providing financial support and scholarships for higher education, right from primary school up to college level.
A highlight of the programme was the distribution of awards and cash prizes to the top three government school students in HSLC and HSSLC across Science, Arts, and Commerce streams. The toppers received Rs. 30,000, Rs. 20,000, and Rs. 10,000 respectively.
The HSLC toppers were Igumule Telia (GHSS Peren), Imtiyala (GHS Khar), and Kongkor Boro (GHS Naharbari).
In HSSLC Science, Limsowa Jamir, Wangshizenla, and Rongchensenla Yar (all from Mayangnokcha GHSS, Mokokchung) were awarded.
Arts stream toppers were Vikhono Senotsu (GHSS Jotsoma), Asieno Kielienyu (GHSS Sechu), and Julie Giri (GHSS Medziphema).
In Commerce, Kezhazetuo Nagi (GHSS Jotsoma), Temjenlemla Yim (Mayangnokcha GHSS), and Mesu U Koza (Rüzhükhrie GHSS, Kohima) received honours.
The event also recognised 20 Government High Schools and 3 Higher Secondary Schools that achieved a 100% pass rate in the 2025 board exams—further evidence of the positive trajectory of government education in Nagaland.
Experience-sharing by students and special performances from Government High School Bayavü and Rüzhükhrie GHSS added a lively touch to the programme. Additional Director of School Education, Deenabandhu Panda, delivered the vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to all students, teachers, parents, and dignitaries who contributed to the day’s success.