Kohima, July 31 (MExN): The Eastern Naga Students' Federation (ENSF) has expressed concern over the impact of the recent landslides in Mon district on the education sector, while urging the Nagaland Government to undertake an immediate assessment of damaged educational institutions and extend support to affected students.
In a press release, the ENSF said its team, led by president Nuheymong Yim and the federation's executive members, visited Mon district to assess the devastation caused by the landslides, which claimed nine lives and caused widespread destruction.
During the visit, the delegation inspected the affected areas and interacted with victims, local authorities and community members to assess the situation on the ground. The federation expressed its "profound grief and deepest condolences" to the bereaved families, particularly those whose loved ones remain missing despite several days of search and rescue operations.
The ENSF also acknowledged the response of the State Government and various agencies. It thanked Chief Minister Dr. Neiphiu Rio for visiting Mon district, reviewing the situation and extending relief and assurances to those affected.
The federation further expressed appreciation to the Chief Secretary, Home Commissioner, Nagaland Public Service Commission (NPSC), Department of Technical Education and the Eastern Nagaland Legislators' Union (ENLU) for their engagement with the federation's concerns during the crisis.
It also acknowledged the intervention of the Advisor for Transport and the Indian Army in facilitating helicopter services for stranded students who had to appear for examinations despite severe disruption caused by the landslides.
Highlighting the impact on education, the ENSF said several educational institutions had reportedly suffered extensive damage, rendering school buildings unsafe and disrupting academic activities.
It further stated that many students had lost academic records, educational documents, textbooks, uniforms and other essential learning materials.
The federation urged the State Government and the concerned departments to "undertake an immediate assessment of the damage to educational institutions and provide necessary financial and logistical assistance for reconstruction and restoration."
It also called for prompt measures to replace lost academic documents and extend educational support to affected students to ensure their studies are not adversely affected.
