Senior officials from the Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India, led by Armstrong Pame, IAS, Joint Secretary (ICC & RUSA), undertook a three-day official visit to Nagaland from January 14 to 17, 2026, to review higher education initiatives and projects under the PM-USHA framework.
A key highlight of the visit was a One-Day Regional Workshop on RUSA/PM-USHA held on January 16 at Kohima, bringing together officials and institutions from Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, and Mizoram. The workshop focused on critical issues including PFMS/SNA-SPARSH integration, project implementation, fund utilization, and alignment with the National Education Policy 2020.
Temjen Imna Along, Nagaland’s Minister for Higher Education and Tourism, addressed the workshop, emphasizing the state’s commitment to improving higher education quality and accessibility.
During the visit, the Ministry officials conducted on-site inspections of PM-USHA projects across Nagaland. In Dimapur, the team reviewed ongoing and completed components at Dimapur Government College, including a Girls Hostel, Academic Block, Incubation Centre/Skill Hub, and upgraded library facilities. They also inspected Scheduled Tribe Girls Hostels at Kohima Science College and the Professional College of Music & Fine Arts, Tsiesema, assessing both physical and financial progress.
The officials underscored the importance of strengthening infrastructure, promoting skill development, and ensuring gender equity in higher education. “These initiatives are part of the Government of India’s commitment to inclusive and sustainable growth in the North-East,” the Ministry said.
The visit is expected to enhance coordination between the central government and educational institutions, ensure better utilization of funds, and support the state in meeting the objectives of PM-USHA and NEP 2020.