IIM Shillong partners with the government of Nagaland to enhance higher education and skill development

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IIM Shillong signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Nagaland for providing accessible and quality education to the students of Nagaland. By opening its doors and tailoring programme to meet the needs of the local community, IIM Shillong aims to create a positive impact and empower the youth of the North East. Temjen Imna Along, the Minister of Higher Education, Government of Nagaland, expressed his satisfaction with the collaborative efforts between IIM Shillong and the Government of Nagaland.

He praised the expertise and knowledge base of IIM Shillong, emphasizing that it will revolutionize the higher education spectrum in Nagaland. The partnership aims to bring about positive changes in skilling, capacity building, and the implementation of the New Education Policy (NEP).Atul Kulkarni, Member of the BoG, IIM Shillong, expressed the institute's commitment to students from the North East region. While the Post Graduate Program (PGP) remains a flagship offering, IIM Shillong aims to encourage students from the North East to explore and enroll in various courses offered by the institute.

By opening its doors beyond the PGP program, IIM Shillong aims to attract students from the region and provide them with quality education and professional development. Prof. D P Goyal, Director IIM Shillong, acknowledged the immense responsibility towards the North East and the institute's commitment to reaching out to all states in the region.