Kohima: Kiphire District Administration and NagaEd wrapped up the Learning Enhancement and Accessibility Project on August 28. This three-year digital initiative reached 1,200 students and 35 teachers across 15 local schools. It operated under NITI Aayog’s Aspirational Districts Programme. The project started in June 2023 to fix gaps in infrastructure and teacher training.
Baseline assessments showed grim numbers. Over half the schools lacked internet. Three-quarters of teachers had no formal digital training. Only 15 percent of students had ever used a personal device for learning. To fix this, teams installed Smart TVs and connectivity solutions across nine government and six private schools. They created 1,400 curriculum-aligned resources for Classes 9 and 10, including videos and interactive practice tools.
Technical hurdles persisted. Connectivity remained unreliable for 78 percent of teachers. Frequent power outages bothered 65 percent of staff. The team pivoted to offline support, issuing pen drives loaded with lessons and printed materials. This ensured learning continued despite the rough terrain. Teachers loved the change. "Classrooms have changed to more of an interactive class than that of a traditional way of teaching," said Daniel Sechopi Sangtam, a teacher at Government High School, Yangphi.
Teachers showed impressive growth. By the end, 96 percent used digital resources regularly. They rated their own digital confidence at 8.3 out of 10. Math teacher Sou O Lohrii noted the shift, stating, "Before LEAP, teaching mathematics was very difficult without visual aids. Many concepts were hard for students to understand. Thanks to LEAP for helping solve those challenges."
Deputy Commissioner Temsuwati Longkumer praised the legacy of the program. He said, "Over the past three years, LEAP has strengthened digital infrastructure, built the confidence of our teachers, and expanded learning opportunities for students across Kiphire." While the project is over, teachers keep free access to the NagaEd platform. The tools remain in place to support classrooms for years to come.
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