Kohima: The All Nagaland College Students’ Union (ANCSU) has demanded the upgradation of the Khelhoshe Polytechnic Atoizu (KPA) into a full-fledged engineering college.
In a representation addressed to the Chief Secretary of Nagaland, ANCSU emphasised the urgent need for this upgrade to enhance technical education opportunities in the state.
The union commended the government’s commitment to skill-oriented education, demonstrated by the establishment of nine government polytechnic institutes across Nagaland, which offer three-year diploma programs in various fields. However, they expressed concern over the absence of degree-awarding institutions, particularly engineering colleges, in the state.
They observed that KPA, originally established as Nagaland Polytechnic at Atoizu in Zunheboto in 1972, has been a cornerstone of technical education in Nagaland. In a significant move, the state cabinet approved the introduction of a civil engineering degree course at KPA in December 2007.
In 2021, KPA received accreditation from the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) for three courses—Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Electronics Engineering, valid for three years. This accreditation was a major milestone and raised hopes for the establishment of a full-fledged engineering college in the state.
Despite these promising developments, ANCSU expressed frustration over the state government’s inaction on upgrading KPA to an engineering college. They argued that the delay deprives students of essential educational opportunities and hinders the progress of technical education in Nagaland. ANCSU emphasised that this neglect can be viewed as a violation of students’ right to education, limiting their potential and future prospects.
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In their representation, ANCSU urged the government to prioritise this critical issue and expedite the necessary processes to upgrade Khelhoshe Polytechnic Atoizu to a full-fledged engineering college.
They argued that swift action on this matter would not only fulfill a longstanding promise but also significantly benefit the educational landscape of Nagaland.
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