DIMAPUR: Nagaland governor Nand Kishore Yadav on Monday described the Post Matric Scholarship Scheme (PMSC) as an important initiative supporting deserving students in pursuing higher education and achieving their aspirations. He expressed satisfaction that many students from Nagaland were benefiting from the scheme.
Yadav was interacting with beneficiaries of the scholarship for Scheduled Tribe students during a special session held under the “Janjatiya Garima Utsav” celebration at Dr. Imkongliba Hall, Lok Bhavan, Kohima. He highlighted the significance of the occasion commemorating the legacy of tribal freedom fighter Birsa Munda, who stood for courage, dignity and justice for tribal communities.
Stating that education is the key to empowerment and progress, the governor encouraged students to work hard, remain disciplined and make full use of available opportunities while staying connected to the values and traditions of their tribal heritage.
He further said that for the vision of a developed India to become reality, every citizen—including youngsters, doctors, engineers, technocrats and people from all walks of life—must demonstrate greater excellence and dedication.
Expressing confidence in the youth of Nagaland, Yadav said they would continue to excel and contribute positively towards transforming the nation into a fully developed India, “Viksit Bharat”, by 2047.
During the interactive session, the governor urged students to pursue academic excellence with discipline, character and social responsibility. He emphasised honesty, humility, compassion and dedication to public welfare as essential values for success.
Highlighting youth empowerment, Yadav stressed the need for skill development, entrepreneurship, vocational training, tourism and agriculture-based industries to address unemployment in the state.
He also underscored the importance of quality education, infrastructure development, unity and lasting peace for Nagaland’s progress.
The programme was chaired by Sarita Yadav, secretary, Higher & Technical Education, while the keynote address was delivered by V. Lovitoly Sema, additional secretary, Higher & Technical Education and ex-officio director, Department of Higher Education.
The vote of thanks was delivered by I. Sino Phom, director, Department of Tribal Affairs. Officers from the Higher & Technical Education, Tribal Affairs Department and students from various colleges attended the programme.
