By: Dr. Dakter Esse, Editor-ICN
PATKAI: The much needed and long awaited dream of a new hostel for girl students of Patkai Christian College was realised with the inauguration of ‘NEC Women Hostel’ held in the college campus here today.
Director Higher Education Kuholi Chisi inaugurated the hostel in presence of college principal, Husazu Epao, special officer in charge of NEC project Marco Sachu, OSD of the college, Razouvotou Chatsu, faculties and students.
Inaugurating the hostel, the director said that the hostel is for lesser privileged students. It would not have been possible without the support of North Eastern Council (NEC) and the state government, the director informed.
The director also credited Secretary NEC Ram Muivah for initiating the project, adding that the provision to fund Patkai Christian College for the hostel was made available based on its performance.
Stressing on the significance of performing institutions, the director said, “A performing institution is always in the eyes of the society and it needs to uphold its purpose in preparing young generation for effective participation and responsible citizenship in society”.
Principal of the college, Husazu Epao expressing gratefulness to the NEC and state government for helping the college avail the scheme said that the new hostel will help lesser privileged students seeking hostel facilities in the campus.
He further sought help from NEC and the state government for release of second installment of the fund to construct the remaining two storey of the hostel building. As of now, the ground floor of the hostel has been constructed.
