Asserting that education remained the state’s most viable path to liberation and progress, the advisor for school education and SCERT, Dr. Kekhrielhoulie Yhome, assured that the department of school education was producing enough trained teachers who would soon deliver positive outcomes.
Yhome was speaking at the state level teachers’ day celebration 2024, organised by department of school education, at NBCC Convention Hall, here on Thursday. Encouraging teachers to remain hopeful despite challenges such as low academic results, the advisor stressed that the education sector would focus on strengthening the basics.
Yhome expressed gratitude to all who have contributed to the education of students in various villages and districts. He also expressed gratitude to the teachers, especially those from other parts of the country, for their dedicated service to the people of Nagaland.
He emphasised the critical role teachers played in shaping the future of children in the state. The advisor also acknowledged the commitment of teachers who tirelessly work to ensure that children received quality education. He also praised the education department’s team for their dedication to improving the sector.
Reflecting on Nagaland’s educational progress, Yhome said that the state had made significant strides over the past century, but added that much work remained to be done.
He pointed out that government schools have successfully reached areas where private institutions could not, adding that they were performing well in those regions.
The advisor highlighted ongoing efforts to restructure the education system such as revitalization of government schools in Phek district, which currently has 222 government schools and 67 private schools. Yhome noted that education was the largest area of development for the state’s children and emphasized the importance of teachers in helping students appreciate the care and support they receive.
The advisor stated that Nagaland’s education sector was producing leaders on a national level. Crediting the progress made under the leadership of the chief minister, he said that despite financial limitations, the state was allocating its resources towards improving education.
On the occasion, the advisor announced that the education department had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the health department to ensure that every child in the state received personalised health benefits.
Yhome also said that a Naga researcher at the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) had developed an Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) syllabus, which was the first of its kind in the country.
Earlier, NBSE chairperson, Asano Sekhose, delivered greetings while principal director school education, Thavaseelan K, gave welcome address.
Invocation was offered by Kohima Lotha Baptist Church pastor, Libonthung Yanthan and vote of thanks was proposed by additional director school education, Razouseyi Vese.
Other highlights of the programme included special presentations by GMS T Khel, Little Higher Secondary School and Christ King Jr Sec School Kohima while life sketch of late Dr. S Radhakrishnan was performed by Perennial School, Wokha.
Honouring teachers was done by GHS Meriema Kohima, tribute to teachers was done by Rincho Academy, Sovima. A video clip of graduate teacher, GHSS Dimapur and National Teachers Awardee 2024, Lephizo Apon.
‘Disaster ready: showcasing and rewarding safety excellence’ was presented by GHSS Jotsoma which was supported by DoSE, NSDMA and NagaEd’. The comperes for the celebration were UGHT, GMS Phesama, Nelson Yokha and GT, GHS Jakhama, Subole Khieya.
Students Health Card launched
On the occasion, Yhome unveiled the new Students Health Card (SHC), a collaborative initiative with the Health & Family Welfare department. SHC is designed to monitor and maintain students’ health and wellbeing, serving as a comprehensive record of their health-related information.
Dr. Yhome emphasized that SHC aims to improve various aspects of student life, including attendance, academic performance, and overall public health impact.