Advisor, School Education, K. T Sukhalu, IAS (Retd) inaugurated SAKK (Sumi Aphuyemi Kiphimi Kuqhakulu) 47th Biennial Conference at Tukuliqa Village on 12th January, 2022. SAKK Conference is being held for three days under the theme “Let us reason together”.
Speaking on the occasion, Sukhalu stated that Nagaland education system faces several challenges as reflected in the decline of its student learning outcomes measured by National Achievement Survey (NAS). As per GoI Unified District Information System for Education (UDISE), the total number of government schools from primary to higher secondary as per 2021 is 1953 with 19,079 teachers and total enrollment of 1,66,091 students.
He apprised that 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 department with the assistance of World Bank has come up with the Nagaland Enhancing Classroom Teaching and Resource (NECTAR) project. The project is expected to pilot several innovations in teacher management, community-accountability and improving classroom transactions. The project will develop and implement innovative models for technology integration, decentralized management of education system, and community driven accountability mechanisms.
Sukhalu said achieving something in life depends on the individual; he urged the youths to change their mindset if one wants to move forward. He said development is necessary but the most important thing in life is to be wise and follow the dreams according to one’s liking and interest. He told the youths to have a purpose in life and to be sincere in their work and not lose their tracks. To work with honesty, integrity and responsibility and bring a change in our society, he added.
A special song was presented by Jennifer Wotsa; Cultural dance was performed by Ghokimi Cultural troupe.
(Temjenkaba & Tovikali)
