Attendees during the inauguration of a Retail Skill Management Centre at Dimapur Government College on April 20. (Photo Courtesy: DGC)
Dimapur, April 21 (MExN): Dimapur Government College (DGC) on April 20 launched a Retail Skill Management Centre (RSMC) at its Commerce Block, aimed at equipping students with practical skills alongside academic learning.
The centre, set up by the Department of Commerce, seeks to enhance students’ employability through hands-on training in business and retail practices.
Speaking at the launch, Convenor of RSMC, Biswajit Sarkar, stressed the importance of skill development in addition to formal education and urged students to make the most of the opportunity to learn, experiment, and innovate. Head of Department, T George Kire, also encouraged students to gain practical exposure in financial accounting and business management during their academic pursuits.
The programme was attended by Temjensoba Imsong, Additional Private Secretary to the Minister of Higher Education, Government of Nagaland, who highlighted the growing gap between academic qualifications and employability.
Formally launching the centre, he noted that the government is prioritising skill development and urged students to avail such opportunities.
Principal of DGC, Dr T Tiakaba Jamir, in his inaugural address, lauded the Commerce Department for the initiative and underscored the importance of skilling under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. He also emphasised the need for students to adapt to emerging fields such as digital marketing.
The centre was formally inaugurated in the presence of faculty members and students, informed a press release from the college.
