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Time of India
21-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Nagaland University to anchor Northeast startup ecosystem under Centre's incubation push
Nagaland University NEW DELHI: Nagaland University has been selected to host one of four incubation centres being set up across the Northeast under a central government initiative to boost entrepreneurship and innovation. As part of the project, the 50 top-performing beneficiaries will receive startup seed grants of up to Rs 5 lakh each. The initiative, 'Establish, Develop and Manage Entrepreneurship Development Centres and Incubation Centres in Educational Institutes of the North Eastern Region', is being implemented by the Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship (IIE), Guwahati, and sponsored by the North Eastern Council (NEC), Shillong. While the NEC serves as the nodal agency for the economic and social development of the eight northeastern states, the IIE functions under the union ministry of skill development and entrepreneurship. The Kohima campus of Nagaland University has been designated as one of the four regional incubation hubs. In its first batch, 44 beneficiaries will be onboarded this month, including 16 from Arunachal Pradesh, six from Assam, four from Manipur and 18 from Nagaland. 'This selection recognises the university's role in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in the region,' said Prof Jagadish K Patnaik, vice-chancellor of Nagaland University. 'It reaffirms our commitment to supporting the government's vision of inclusive development through research and innovation.' The incubation centres will provide mentoring from industry experts and established entrepreneurs, along with ideathons, bootcamps, hackathons and workshops over the next six months. 'This is the first time such a structured initiative is being rolled out in the Northeast to identify and nurture entrepreneurs from even the remotest corners,' said Dhrubajyoti Bordoloi, coordinator of the incubation centre and assistant professor in the university's department of management. Across all NEC–IIE centres, 145 beneficiaries were shortlisted in FY 2024–25 after a rigorous screening process that included entrepreneurship awareness and development programmes, detailed project reports and business plan presentations assessed by industry and ministry experts. The startup ecosystem in the Northeast is steadily growing, with over 2,050 DPIIT-registered startups as of December 2024, led by Assam with 1,487 ventures. These startups have created more than 8,800 jobs, with 42% of them led by women directors. The Nagaland University incubation centre will also support resource mobilisation, convergence with other government schemes and contribute to building an entrepreneurial knowledge base through surveys and research. 'We are also introducing entrepreneurship as a subject in the academic curriculum, creating a sustainable pipeline of innovators,' said Bordoloi. Officials said the NEC–IIE incubation project dovetails into broader government skilling initiatives in the region, including pilot apprenticeship schemes and targeted vocational training under programmes like PMKVY and DDU-GKY, which aim to align education with industry needs and create livelihood opportunities.
Indian Express
14-07-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
Nagaland University launches new MA programme in Rural Development and Management
Nagaland University has announced the introduction of a new postgraduate programme, MA in Rural Development and Management, under its Department of Rural Development and Planning. This programme is aimed at preparing professionals to address rural challenges in Nagaland and the wider North Eastern Region. CUET-UG results: Lone candidate got top score across 4 subjects; dip in aspirants and universities this year With over 70% of Nagaland's population residing in rural areas, the course is designed to support planned rural transformation through a relevant curriculum. The programme will cover key areas such as rural economy, governance, natural resource management, social dynamics, and the planning and execution of development schemes. DU admissions: Aspirants can submit course, college choices next week, here's how Approved during the 40th Academic Council meeting chaired by Vice-Chancellor Prof Jagadish K Patnaik, the programme will have an initial intake capacity of 20 students. It offers an interdisciplinary curriculum that blends theoretical knowledge with field-based learning. Emphasis will be placed on planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of rural development initiatives. Admission process and eligibility Applications for the programme are open until July 20. An entrance test for non-CUET candidates will be conducted on July 28. Further details and application procedures are available on the university's official website — CUET UG 2025 Results Out: Know admission process for DU, JNU, Jamia explained Graduates with a degree in BA, BSc., BCom, or BBA (excluding language subjects) and a minimum of 50% aggregate marks are eligible to apply. Relaxation in minimum marks will be provided to candidates from SC, ST, OBC, and PWD categories. Applicants from colleges affiliated with Nagaland University will receive an additional 10% weightage. Nagaland University, the only Central University in the state, was established on September 6, 1994, and has jurisdiction over the entire state. It operates from three campuses: the headquarters at Lumami (Zunheboto district), the Kohima campus at Meriema, and the School of Agricultural Sciences at Medziphema (Dimapur district). The introduction of this postgraduate course aligns with the University's commitment to developing regional capacity through academic programmes that address local socio-economic needs.
