The Kohima District Committee for Lighthouse Schools (DCLS) under NECTAR Project held its first meeting at DC's Conference Hall, Kohima on 8th July 2022. The meeting was held under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Kohima, Shanavas C IAS.

On the selection of schools for the project, DC informed that nine schools have been shortlisted in the District as surveyed by the School Education Department and directed the LRSO Office to carry out the verification based on the survey and to submit the land details for onward submission to the government. 

DC informed that the main purpose of the committee was to ensure that proper procedures and guidelines for setting up the Lighthouse Schools in the district are to be followed and highlighted the roles and responsibilities of the committee.

Stating that the project was the first in Education to reach North-East India, DC sought active support of all concerned and civil society organizations for effective implementation of the project and the benefit of the people.

District Education Officer Kohima also gave a brief highlight on the selection process of the lighthouse schools complex conducted amongst the 24 Government High Schools and seven Government Higher Secondary Schools under Kohima. 

(DPRO, Kohima)