Academic Dr Theyiesinuo Keditsu has called for a fundamental re-evaluation of the term “quality education,” arguing that in the context of Nagaland, it risks becoming an empty slogan unless it is decolonised and rooted in indigenous philosophies.

Speaking at the inaugural lecture of Fazl Ali College, Mokokchung on the topic of “Quality Education for Indigenous Research and Nation-Building,” Dr Keditsu critiqued policies like the National Education Policy (NEP), stating that while they set high ideals, they often become a “mirage” due to a failure to address the “limited support and resources available to educators on the ground.”

Drawing parallels with the unattainable lexicon of slogans like “Nagaland for Christ” and “development,” the poet, academic, and educator questions whether the

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