Shri. Temjenmenba, Hon’ble Advisor to CM for Transport & Technical Education Department inaugurated three boys hostels in Government Polytechnic Kohima (GPK), Khelhoshe Polytechnic Atoizu (KPA), and Government Polytechnic Tsunazho Chetheba Phek (GPTCP) on 25th July 2024 through virtual mode from the Directorate of Technical Education, Kohima, in the presence of the Director-Technical Education, Officers, Principals, and faculty of the department. Two hostels (GPK & KPA) were funded by CAFES-AICTE, and one hostel (GPTCP) was funded by the state government.

In his inaugural speech, the advisor thanked the funding agencies and the state government for making the fund available to ensure that the students’ academic progress is not hampered due to a lack of proper residential facilities in the polytechnics. He also urged upon the faculty members not to fail in their duty in delivering skill education to the students and in helping them avail the maximum benefit out of the provisions made available for them by the central as well as the state government. He assured that, as the advisor to the government for technical education, he is recommitted to ensuring that similar facilities are provided even in the future. He also made special mention of the contractors and thanked them for their cooperation with the department in allowing the hostels to be inaugurated, despite pending bills by the government.

The inaugurated hostels have 40 bed capacity each and shall create a congenial study atmosphere for the students, providing them freedom from the worries of accommodation and transit issues, which will further encourage them to focus on their educational career. 

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