Nagaland Schools Face Enrollment Crisis: A Call to Action

The Nagaland State Mission Director highlights challenges faced by government schools, including low enrollment and high dropout rates. These issues persist amid competition from private schools. Calls for improved accountability, data reliability, and commitment to reform underline the importance of quality education in achieving the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision.

The Samagra Sikhsha Nagaland State Mission Director, L Jamithung Lotha, expressed concern over the state's education system, indicating that 70% of schools are government-run, yet face challenges such as low enrollment, increasing dropout rates, and declining student performance. Lotha noted that private schools, though fewer, attract more students.

During a two-day workshop, Lotha raised alarm over the increasing dropout rates and the migration of students to private institutions. He identified unreliable data, poor departmental coordination, and lack of accountability as major issues needing urgent attention.

Nagaland Commissioner and Secretary for School Education and SCERT, Kevileno Angami, stressed the importance of enhancing teaching quality, linking it to the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision. Angami urged educators to reflect on their contributions to the education system and called for meaningful reforms. Meanwhile, Principal Director Shashank Pratap Singh emphasized discipline, regular monitoring, and the need for behavioral changes in school governance and service delivery.