IIM Shillong partners with Nagaland to provide higher education, skill devp

Shillong: IIM Shillong has signed an MoU with the Government of Nagaland to provide accessible and high-quality education to the students of Nagaland.
Temjen Imna Along, Minister of Higher Education, Nagaland, expressed his satisfaction with the collaborative efforts between IIM Shillong and the government. The partnership aims to bring about positive changes in skilling, capacity building, and the implementation of the New Education Policy (NEP).

Along described NEP as visionary and the best thing to have happened to the education system.
Under the terms of the MoU, IIM Shillong will assume the role of a Knowledge Partner, providing extensive support in research, policy development, analysis, impact studies, and identifying and recommending necessary interventions. The institute will act as an “in-house” consultant, offering its expertise in project development and policy formulation.
One of the key objectives of this partnership is the formulation of institutional development plans for state-run higher education institutions in Nagaland.
Additionally, IIM Shillong will play a crucial role in the implementation of NEP, ensuring that its principles and objectives are effectively integrated into Nagaland’s education system. As experts in the field, the institute will provide guidance and support to ensure the policy's successful implementation in both its content and spirit.
Atul Kulkarni of IIM Shillong said the institute is committed 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 region 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, Prof. DP Goyal, Director IIM Shillong, 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 IIM-Shillong will play a pivotal role in addressing the specific needs and concerns of the local community.