Nagaland Dr. P.S. Lorin Education Conclave held at Tetso College

Tetso College, in collaboration with department of school education, government of Nagaland, hosted one-day state-level event titled “Dr. P. S. Lorin Education Conclave 2025: Enhancing Academic Capabilities for a Changing World”, on November 1, as part of annual Dr. P. S. Lorin Lecture Series, with advisor, School Education & State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Dr. Kekhrielhoulie Yhome, as the special guest during the inaugural programme.
A press release by Tetseo College stated that delivering the keynote address, Advisor Dr. Yhome outlined vision for reformed education system rooted in Naga identity, while also highlighting persistent challenges of perception and curriculum.
He began by paying tribute to late Dr. PS Lorin, acknowledging his “significant contribution”, to Naga society through education.
He reported that the school education sector in the state was s currently undergoing major transformation, backed by substantial investment of approximately Rs 9,400 crores. Despite financial commitment and state’s ranking as third most literate in India, he pointed to a critical issue, a lack of public esteem for government schools.
He stated that a perception problem exists towards government school students, teachers, and graduates, which he pointed needs to change. The advisor argued that the core of the issue lies in the system’s design. “Since our system design is wrong, we need to rebuild Naga pride with a sense of responsibility in our education sector”, he asserted.
According to the advisor, a key part of this rebuilding was embracing Nagaland’s unique culture. He recalled that his own school education was dominated by topics pertaining to other states, leaving local identity sidelined.
He also emphasized the importance of the “communitarian spirit” and the “mosaic of culture” that defines the Naga people.
Calling Northeast a region endowed with creativity”, Dr. Yhome concluded that the education system must work to enhance and promote this innate talent, weaving it into the very fabric of learning in Nagaland.
Chairman, Tetso College, Kvulo Lorin, delivering the welcome note mentioned the importance of collaboration among educators in the state to enhance the quality of education in the state.
He also announced that the college was offering full scholarships to two government school class 12 graduates to pursue higher studies in the college, along with a monthly stipend.
The release added that the first panel discussion titled “Exploring the Shift in Academic Interests of Naga Students: Opportunities & Challenges” analyzed the prevailing academic trends in the state.
Moderated by Associate Professor-Management, Tetso College, Dr. Wapangsenla Imchen, the panel featured insights from OSD to chief minister, & deputy director, Department of School Education, Nellayappan B, director, Christian Institute of Health Sciences & Research, Dimapur, Dr. Sedevi Angami, and associate professor, Agricultural Extension Education, School of Agricultural Sciences, NU, Dr. Mary N. Odyuo, with principal, Tetso College, Dr. Hewasa L Khing, serving as the discussant.
The discussion was centered on the observed preference among Naga students for traditional humanities courses over emerging, vocationally-oriented fields like Management, Computer Sciences, and Mass Communication among others.
It further added that a talk on “Purposeful Pedagogical Innovation” was also held, focusing on the theme “Innovation Begins with Clarity: Instructional Practice Grounded in Learning Outcomes”.
The second panel discussion titled “Innovating under Pressure: Lessons from Government and Private School Leaders”, brought together leaders from both educational sectors. Moderated by Founder, Infinity Inc. Nagaland, Asalie Peseyie, the panel featured ex-officio advisor of ANPSA central, Nini Sekhose; principal, Government Higher Secondary School, Singrijan, P. Aienla Longkumer; and academic director, Maple Tree School, Dimapur, Sashi Imchen.
Drawing on real-world experiences, the discussion focused on how school leaders employ creativity, resilience, and adaptive leadership to overcome challenges. The session highlighted practical strategies for collaborative problem-solving and sustaining educational quality amid various constraints. The central aim was to explore how adversity can be transformed into opportunity, fostering a culture of shared learning and innovation across Nagaland’s schools.
The release added that the conclave was aimed to bring together school principals, senior teachers, students, and education stakeholders from across Nagaland to engage in meaningful dialogue, build capacities, and spark academic innovation while serving as a platform to exchange knowledge, discuss pressing education issues, and explore strategies to navigate the rapidly evolving educational landscape shaped by the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
Meanwhile, parallel workshops on personality development and career choices for school students were also held simultaneously, the release stated.