Nagaland University celebrated its 31st Foundation Day at all its campuses on 6th September 2024.
At its Kohima Campus, Foundation Day cum Welcome Program for the School of Engineering and Technology (SET) was held with Prof. Jagadish K. Patnaik, Vice Chancellor of Nagaland University, as the Chief Guest.
In his address, Prof. Patnaik emphasized the importance of unity and strengthening academic departments. He advocated for the digitalization of the examination system and encouraged students to excel in UPSC, NPSC, and other competitive exams, promising incentives from the university.
Prof. Patnaik also announced the launch of a new 4-year Multidisciplinary UG program in the upcoming academic session. Additionally, he talked about the proposal for the establishment of two new engineering departments and nine other departments, along with 20 new buildings under HEFA.
The Vice-Chancellor’s awards for 2024 were presented to outstanding individuals across all campuses, including Best Teacher, Best Research Scholar, Best Student, and Best Non-Teaching Staff.
The event was chaired by Prof. Lungsang Zeliang, with a warm welcome and address delivered by Prof. G. T. Thong, Pro-Vice Chancellor. Prof. V.K. Vidyarthi, Dean of SET, highlighted the school’s journey since 2007 and offered guidance for future challenges, informed PRO Nagaland University.
The program concluded with a vote of thanks by Metsizolie Medoze, Deputy Registrar.
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At the Nagaland University headquarters in Lumami, Prof. M. Indira Devi, Senior Professor in the Department of Chemistry, delivered the Foundation Day Speech. The event, chaired by Kahoshe Sumi, DR of GAD, included a welcome address by Prof. C.R. Deb from the Department of Botany. Short speeches were given by Prof. Bendang Ao, President of NUTA (L), and Lanuzulu of NUNTSA (L). Peter Ki, PRO, announced the winners of the NU Photography Contest 2024, and Dr. I. Tovishe Phucho from the Department of Chemistry offered the vote of thanks.
At the School of Agriculture (SAS) in Medziphema, Prof. J. Longkumer, Associate Dean of Students Welfare, delivered the Foundation Day Lecture. The event was chaired by Prof. L. Tongpang Longkumer from the Department of Agronomy and featured the distribution of certificates to winners of the Anti-Ragging Competition. The program concluded with a vote of thanks from the Vice-President of NUNTSA (SAS).
