Dimapur March 20 (MExN): Paving the way for the setting up of a technical institution of rank in Nagaland, the Tenth Nagaland Legislative Assembly today passed the Global University of Nagaland Bill 2005 in the floor of the house by a voice vote.
The instatement of university was proposed by the state government with an envisaged initial investment of 30 to 40 crores which was first reported in The Morung Express last year August. The proposal was then approved in principle by the Cabinet and was introduced on December 16th, 2005 during the last session.
The statutory receipt given to Global University of Nagaland Bill now enables the state government to set up a professional/technical/ research/job-oriented university in Wokha District.
The university, a collaboration with Open Global University, a Delhi-based educational society will be offering a wide range of professional courses encompassing engineering, electronics, Agro-studies.
