Nagaland signs MoUs with SCERT, NBSE and Lend A Hand India

Skill education in Nagaland’s school system took a step forward with the signing of two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) between the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), the Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE), and Lend A Hand India.
The partnership with SCERT focuses on introducing the Kaushal Bodh textbook for students in Classes 6 to 8, creating early exposure to practical, hands-on learning. The programme is aligned with the National Curriculum Framework and is organised around life forms, machines and materials, and human services, while also developing skills such as problem-solving, teamwork, creativity, and communication.
The collaboration includes curriculum and textbook contextualisation, development of teaching-learning materials, teacher training, and on-ground implementation support.
Speaking on the occasion, SCERT Nagaland, director, Keviraleü Kerhuo, said that the MoU aims to strengthen vocational education in line with NEP 2020 by making learning practical and relevant. She stated that initiatives such as Kaushal Bodh and 10 Bagless Days will be adapted to local needs with technical support from Lend A Hand India, helping students develop essential life skills and enabling teachers to deliver skill-based education.
A parallel collaboration with NBSE focuses on strengthening systems for skill assessments and certifications for students in Classes 9 to 12. This includes supporting NBSE’s progression towards becoming a recognized awarding body under the National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET) through alignment with national standards, development of assessment frameworks, and capacity building of assessors.
In his keynote address, NBSE, secretary and chairperson (additional charge), Rangumbuing Nsarangbe, described the occasion as a timely step and expressed confidence in partnering with Lend A Hand India, citing its experience with over 21 state governments across India in strengthening vocational education.
He noted that the collaboration provides a strong foundation for strengthening skill education in line with the National Education Policy (NEP).
Lend A Hand India, Founder’s Office, Senior Manager, Malathy Madathilezham, expressed gratitude to SCERT Nagaland and NBSE, stating that the partnerships reflect a shared commitment to strengthening vocational education so that students across Nagaland can access skills relevant for life and work. The collaborations reflect ongoing efforts to make education more connected to real-world contexts by linking what students learn in classrooms with the skills they will need beyond school.