A three-day International Seminar on “Living World: Education of Past, Present and Future” was held at Rajiv Gandhi University from 16–18 February 2026, bringing together academicians, researchers, and policymakers from across India and abroad to deliberate on the evolving dimensions of education.While the inaugural session featured prominent educationists including RGU Vice-Chancellor Prof. S.K. Nayak, Dr. V.M. Sashikarn, President of CEAM, Prof. Hrushikesh Senapaty (former Director, NCERT), Prof. Laxman Gnawali of Kathmandu University, Dr. Gunay Abilova of the BRICS International Education Council (Russia), and Dr. Sameer Abdul Azeez of DRDO (Embassy of India, Moscow), the seminar also provided a vibrant platform for diverse scholarly engagement.Among the distinguished panellists was Dr. Chubaienla Imchen, Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, Jubilee Memorial College, Nagaland, whose participation marked a proud milestone for the institution. Representing the college at such an esteemed international forum, Dr. Imchen presented her paper titled “Rethinking Education and Employability in the Northeast Region: Special Reference to Nagaland.”In her compelling presentation, Dr. Imchen addressed the growing concern of unemployment in Nagaland and across Northeast India. She observed that despite significant improvements in educational attainment, adequate employment opportunities have not followed. She critically highlighted the overdependence on limited government jobs, describing it as a narrow pathway for the increasing number of youth entering the labour market each year.Emphasizing the way forward, Dr. Imchen advocated for early career guidance at the school and college levels, expansion of skill development and entrepreneurship centres, and strengthening of startup ecosystems. She called for a transformative shift from a “government job waiting room” mindset to a vibrant “workshop culture” that values skills, innovation, and enterprise.The seminar featured 174 research presentations across 16 technical sessions covering themes from ECCE to higher education. Dr. Imchen’s active academic engagement at this international platform is indeed a proud moment for Jubilee Memorial College. It reflects the institution’s steady academic growth and its commitment to encouraging faculty participation in national and international scholarly forums.Her representation not only enhanced the visibility of the college but also reaffirmed its dedication to research excellence, intellectual contribution, and holistic academic development.
