Lungnila Elizabeth School of Social Works soon
Source: The Sangai Express
Senapati, August 23 2015:
Lungnila Elizabeth School of Social Works is all set to come up in Senapati district by next month.
Established by IRDWA which was founded by the present RD and PR Minister Francis Ngajokpa in 1987, the NGO is based at Senapati Dhqs and considered to be one of the most active NGOs in the district with its rural-oriented projects and activities.
The new Social Work school named after late Lungnila Elizabeth who is the daughter of the Minister, will be affiliated to Martin Luther Christian University, Shillong, Meghalaya.
Located at IRDWA office complex, Senapati Dhqs, the school will offer Masters in Social Works (MSW).
Graduates in any streams including theology can apply for seat.
The school is established with an objective to cater to the needs of rural students, Managing Director and Chairman of IRDWA, R Jacob said.
A team of Martin Luther University officials headed by Deputy Director Maxwell Lyngdoh has inspected the new campus and necessary procedure for opening the session has been completed, informed LESSW co-ordiantor Hingba.
The school, he added, will give special focus on the weaker section of the society and under privileged students.