ENCSU launches first phase of college inspections; warns of agitation

Eastern Nagaland College Students’ Union (ENCSU) has completed the first phase of its college inspection cum educational tour, covering Mon and Longleng districts.
According to the union, the tour was aimed at assessing infrastructural adequacy, academic standards and the overall learning environment of higher education institutions in the region. The delegation inspected Mon Wale College, Wangkhao Government College, Aboi Polytechnic and Wakching New Model College. The union said the inspections revealed critical shortcomings in infrastructure and facilities, which it described as impediments to effective teaching and learning. ENCSU alleged that colleges in Eastern Nagaland continue to suffer neglect compared to institutions in other districts, and urged the state government to provide equitable facilities “by hook or by crook.” It cautioned that failure to address the grievances would compel the union to resort to agitation within the ambit of law, holding the government solely responsible for any untoward incidents. In Longleng, the delegation interacted with students, faculty and college authorities. ENCSU highlighted the plight of Yingli Government College, which, despite being inaugurated in 2006, still lacks a permanent campus and functions out of a tribal boys’ hostel. The union condemned the arrangement as unacceptable and warned that such neglect would no longer be tolerated.
Reiterating its demand for immediate remedial measures, ENCSU said colleges in Eastern Nagaland must be provided adequate infrastructure, quality faculty and facilities at par with other districts. The union assured that inspections in remaining districts would be undertaken in the second phase after the ongoing examinations, and expressed regret for any inconvenience caused by the delay.