IIM Shillong, Nagaland government sign MoU to provide accessible & high-quality education

While the Post Graduate Program (PGP) remains a flagship offering, IIM Shillong aims to encourage students from the North East to explore and enroll in various courses offered by the institute. By opening its doors beyond the PGP program, IIM Shillong aims to attract students from the region and provide them with quality education and professional development.

Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Shillong has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Nagaland government to provide accessible and high-quality education to the students of Nagaland. This partnership between IIM Shillong and the Nagaland government marks a significant milestone in the advancement of higher education and skill development in the region. It is a testament to the commitment of both parties to collaborate and create a brighter future for the youth of Nagaland, the institute said. Furthermore, IIM Shillong will leverage its expertise to assist the Government of Nagaland in establishing a state-of-the-art engineering college.

By incorporating best practices and robust systems, the institute aims to help create a premier educational institution that meets the highest standards of excellence. Expressing satisfaction with the collaborative efforts between IIM Shillong and Nagaland government, Higher Education Minister Temjen Imna Along praised the expertise and knowledge base of IIM Shillong. “It (MoU) will revolutionize the higher education spectrum in Nagaland. The partnership aims to bring about positive changes in skilling, capacity building, and the implementation of the New Education Policy (NEP),” Along said.

He said the NEP is designed to bring out the best in students, providing them with a holistic and comprehensive education. Atul Kulkarni, member of the BoG, IIM Shillong, expressed the institute’s commitment to students from the North East region.

While the Post Graduate Program (PGP) remains a flagship offering, IIM Shillong aims to encourage students from the North East to explore and enroll in various courses offered by the institute. By opening its doors beyond the PGP program, IIM Shillong aims to attract students from the region and provide them with quality education and professional development.

Highlighting the institute’s outreach efforts, IIM Shillong Director Professor D P Goyal, acknowledged the immense responsibility towards the North East and the institute’s commitment to reaching out to all states in the region.

“The Community Immersion Program (CIP) of IIMS will play a pivotal role in addressing the specific needs and concerns of the local community,” Goyal said.

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