Medziphema: Nagaland University inaugurated six new academic, research, agricultural and student-oriented facilities at its School of Agricultural Sciences (SAS), Medziphema campus, on Thursday.
The facilities were inaugurated by Nagaland University Vice-Chancellor Prof Jagadish K. Patnaik in the presence of faculty members, administrative officials, staff and students.
The newly inaugurated facilities include two Experiential Learning Programme (ELP) units under the Departments of Horticulture and Livestock Production and Management (LPM), a Modern Piggery Project, Feed Production Units at the Medziphema and Kohima campuses, a Horticulture Research Laboratory, a Naga Morung and a Sports Complex.
The Feed Production Unit at the Kohima campus was inaugurated virtually, while the facilities at the Medziphema campus were inaugurated during the programme.
Addressing the gathering, Patnaik said the university was looking to strengthen research and academic activities and called for increased research, innovation and publications by faculty members and researchers.
“I am looking forward to more active research, innovation and publications from our faculty and researchers. We are also looking forward to achieving top rankings for the School of Agriculture as well as for Nagaland University as a whole,” he said.
The new facilities are expected to provide students and researchers with opportunities for hands-on learning, experimentation, skill development and research in agriculture and allied areas.
The Modern Piggery Project and Feed Production Units are intended to support practical training in livestock production and feed management, while the Horticulture Research Laboratory will provide additional infrastructure for research in the field.
The facilities are also aimed at strengthening the link between classroom learning and field-based applications and supporting research, innovation and extension activities.
The Naga Morung and Sports Complex are expected to contribute to cultural activities and student development and well-being.
The university said the inauguration marked another step in its efforts to strengthen campus infrastructure and create a conducive environment for teaching, research, innovation, extension and student development.
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