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Nagaland college students' union warns govt of stir over delay in girls' hostel project
The All Nagaland College Students' Union warned on May 8, 2026, that they would launch an agitation if the delay in constructing the Kohima Science College girls' hostel is not addressed within a week. The CSR-funded project had ₹3.53 crore sanctioned, but a revised ₹6 crore plan and the expiry of the project timeline have led to concerns over utilisation and governance. REC has begun refund steps as the timeline lapses, while the union seeks government intervention.
Why It Matters
The dispute highlights governance and transparency issues around CSR funding for student housing, impacting female students at Kohima Science College and reflecting broader accountability concerns over project implementation.
Timeline
7 Events
ANCSU warns of agitation within a week
May 8, 2026
The ANCSU warned that they would launch an agitation if no action is taken within a week.
REC initiates refund steps due to timeline expiry
May 8, 2026
REC Limited has initiated steps for a refund of the sanctioned ₹3.53 crore due to expiry of the project timeline.
ANCSU appeals to Chief Secretary to intervene
May 1, 2026
The ANCSU appealed to the Chief Secretary to intervene and persuade REC to extend the project timeline.
First instalment released
April 2023
The first instalment of ₹1.5 crore was released in April 2023.
Project approved by REC/IDAN
March 2023
The project was approved in March 2023.
Upscaling leads to revised project report
2023
The IDAN reportedly decided to upscale the hostel into an 'international standard facility', leading to a revised detailed project report of ₹6 crore.
Proposal submitted for girls' hostel to REC CSR funding
October 2022
The proposal for the girls' hostel was submitted by the Investment and Development Authority of Nagaland to REC Limited for CSR funding, with an estimated cost of ₹3.53 crore.