Across Nagaland, a series of academic, technical and community programmes were organised by various institutions, highlighting innovation, social responsibility, career guidance and cultural heritage.
At Nagaland University, Kohima Campus, the TechFusion Club and the School of Engineering and Technology hosted a hands‑on workshop titled “Hands on Experience with Drone Components” on 30 September. The event attracted 31 students from multiple departments and gave them practical exposure to drone technology, electronics, embedded systems and unmanned aerial vehicles. Participants were introduced to the fundamental components of drones, including frames, motors, ESCs and batteries, and learned how to design a coreless mini drone with an ESP32 flight controller and an MPU6050 sensor. The session covered flight controls such as throttle, yaw, pitch and roll, and allowed students to practice virtual flight on PICA Sim before assembling motor driver circuits with MOSFETs, flyback diodes and resistors.
On 1 October, the Political Science Programme at North East Christian University collaborated with the Indian Dental Association‑Nagaland Branch to conduct a dental awareness camp and free check‑ups at Dimasa Community Hall in Doyapur village. The event, held on Gandhi Jayanti, drew over 350 villagers, teachers and students for educational talks and free examinations. The camp demonstrated how collaboration between educational institutions, professional organisations and local communities can create meaningful impact.
Earlier in September, ICFAI University Nagaland held a career‑counselling session titled “Understanding Yourself & Career Choices” at PM Shri Kendriya Vidyalaya, Project Sewak, Dimapur. Led by Registrar Dr. Rupanka Bhuyan, the session encouraged students to look beyond marks and conventional career paths, exploring how interest, aptitude and values shape decisions. On 29 September, MGM College Dimapur, in partnership with YouthNet and UNICEF YuWaah, organised a digital skilling workshop titled “Passport to Earning (P2E) – Digital Skilling Initiative.” The programme introduced digital productivity tools and AI applications, guiding students through registration on the P2E platform and encouraging pursuit of digital credentials.
In a separate initiative, the Department of History at Immanuel College, Dimapur, collaborated with Eastern Christian College to hold a one‑day workshop on “Oral Traditions: An Archive Without Pages” on 1 October. The event brought together teachers and students to discuss the value of oral traditions as sources of history and cultural heritage. Keynote speaker Dr. Aokumla Walling emphasised the importance of preserving stories and indigenous knowledge passed down through generations, while presentations such as “Heritage in Motion” and “Voices Woven in Time” showcased the richness of regional cultural heritage.
