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Nagaland hosts exhibition on Northeast's educational legacy
Kohima, Aug 8 (PTI) In a landmark initiative to celebrate and preserve the educational legacy of the Northeast, the National Archives of India, in collaboration with Nagaland's higher education department, is holding a week-long exhibition titled 'Development of Education in North Eastern India'. The exhibition was formally inaugurated by Nagaland Minister for Higher Education and Tourism, Temjen Imna Along, at the Capital Convention Centre here. It will remain open until Independence Day. In his inaugural address, Along described the event as a historic and auspicious moment for the state. He emphasised the importance of preserving cultural and educational heritage through proper documentation and archiving. 'Despite the absence of a native script, the Naga community has progressed immensely — a testament to divine preservation and the wisdom of our forefathers," he said. He also acknowledged the selfless contributions of early Christian missionaries who brought education to the Naga Hills, crediting their efforts for Nagaland becoming the second most literate state in the country today. Addressing students, the minister reminded them that true education must bring humility and adaptability, and encouraged them to stay updated with technological advancements. He appealed to the ministry of culture to support the establishment of such a facility, which would help preserve vital documents not only for Nagaland, but for the entire Northeastern region. Director General of the National Archives of India, Samar Nanda, highlighted that preserving culture is key to understanding and shaping the future. He expressed hope that more institutions of learning would emerge in Nagaland, aligning with the vision of Viksit Bharat. The exhibition features a curated collection of archival documents, rare books, private papers, photographs, multimedia displays, and scholarly materials tracing the evolution of education in the region. It aims to present the complex interplay of indigenous traditions, missionary influences, colonial policies, and modern state interventions in shaping the educational landscape of Northeast India. PTI NBS NBS MNB view comments First Published: August 08, 2025, 17:15 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Hindustan Times
31-07-2025
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National Archives to host exhibition on 'Development of Education in North Eastern India'
New Delhi, An exhibition offering a comprehensive exploration of the northeastern region's unique journey, shaped by its tribal traditions, linguistic diversity, missionary influences, colonial legacies and post-independence development, is slated to be held on August 8, the Culture Ministry on Thursday said. National Archives to host exhibition on 'Development of Education in North Eastern India' The exhibition on 'Development of Education in North Eastern India' will be hosted by the National Archives of India in collaboration with Higher Education Department, Nagaland, the ministry said. Nagaland Governor La Ganesan has kindly consented to inaugurate the exhibition in the presence of Nagaland Minister of Higher Education and Tourism Temjen Imna Along at Capital Convention Centre in Kohima, it said in a statement. The exhibition highlights key milestones in the region's academic landscape, including the establishment of premier institutions and significant policy initiatives that have fostered inclusivity and regional growth, the ministry said. To deepen public understanding, the exhibition categorises this heritage through thematic clusters, drawing on original archival documents. These include government files, private papers of notable personalities, photographs, rare manuscripts and official records preserved within the National Archives and Nagaland State Archives. "This exhibition offers a comprehensive exploration of the region's unique journey, shaped by its tribal traditions, linguistic diversity, missionary influences, colonial legacies, and post-independence development," it said. Northeast India's educational evolution reflects a dynamic blend of indigenous knowledge systems and formal institutions, tracing roots from oral tribal learning to modern universities. The National Archives of India is an attached office under the Ministry of Culture. It was established in 1891 as the Imperial Record Department in Calcutta . Following the transfer of the capital from Calcutta to Delhi in 1911, the present building of the National Archives of India was constructed in 1926 which was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens. The transfer of all records from Calcutta to New Delhi was completed in 1937. The National Archives of India has at present in its repositories a collection of over 34 crore pages of public records, which include files, volumes, maps, bills assented to by the President of India, treaties, rare manuscripts, oriental records, private papers, cartographic records, important collection of gazettes and gazetteers, census records, assembly and parliament debates, proscribed literature, travel accounts, etc., it said. A major chunk of oriental records are in Sanskrit, Persian, Odia and other languages. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
