Advisor, School Education, K.T Sukhalu admitted that Nagaland education system was facing several challenges as reflected in the decline of its student learning outcome measured by National Achievement Survey (NAS).
According to DIPR report, Sukhalu was speaking at the inaugural programme of the three-day 47th biennial conference of Sumi Aphuyemi Kiphimi Kuqhakulu (SAKK) held under the theme, “Let us reason together” at Tukuliqa Village, Wednesday.
As per government of India Unified District Information System for Education (UDISE), Sukhalu said the total number of government schools from primary to higher secondary as per 2021 was 1953 with 19,079 teachers and total enrolment of 1,66,091 students.
To bring about the improvement in the management, improvement in teaching and learning in target schools and improve the pass rate for target schools in higher classes, the advisor said the department with the assistance of World Bank has come up with the Nagaland Enhancing Classroom Teaching and Resource (NECTAR) project.
He said the project was expected to pilot several innovations in teacher management, community-accountability and improve classroom transactions.
Sukhalu said the project would develop and implement innovative models for technology integration, decentralized management of education system and community driven accountability mechanisms.
Addressing the youths, Sukhalu also urged them to change their mindset if they want to move forward. He said development was necessary but the most important thing in life was to be wise and follow the dreams according to one’s liking and interest.
He then advised the youths to have a purpose in life and to be sincere in their work and not lose their tracks. “Work with honesty, integrity and responsibility and bring a change in our society,” urged Sukhalu.
At the programme, special song was presented by Jennifer Wotsa while cultural dance was performed by Ghokimi Cultural troupe.