NIELIT Kohima training centre inaugurated at NPTS

DIMAPUR — NIELIT Kohima Training Centre at the Nagaland Police Training School (NPTS), Chümoukedima, was officially inaugurated by Nagaland Director General of Police, Rupin Sharma, as special guest on November 14

The training centre, launched under the project ‘Empowering police personnel and government officials of NE states through IT and cyber security training,’ was spearheaded by National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT), Kohima, with support from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India, an update stated.

In his speech, the state DGP acknowledged the importance of the initiative for the Nagaland Police. Sharma pointed out the pressing challenges that Nagaland faces in building a technologically skilled police force, particularly at the lower ranks, which currently lag behind their counterparts in other states when it comes to IT proficiency.

This skills gap, he noted, could hinder the police force’s ability to effectively tackle the rising threat of cybercrimes. He also shared that discussions are underway with senior police officials and the state government to explore making IT skill development an integral part of the police career path. He expressed confidence that this approach would ensure that officers at every level are equipped with essential technical skills.

He also expressed gratitude to NIELIT for providing training and support not only to the Nagaland Police but to the state as a whole, thereby strengthening the region’s overall digital resilience.

Further emphasising that training labs like the NIELIT Kohima Training Centre are a valuable resource, the police chief encouraged the Nagaland Police to take full advantage of such facilities.

L Lanuwabang, director of NIELIT Kohima, provided an overview of the project, emphasising the critical need for cybersecurity skills in today’s digital landscape. He highlighted that the project’s goal is to skill over 18,600 government officials and police personnel across the eight northeastern states of India with training labs set up in 17 locations including the new NIELIT Kohima Training Centre in Chümoukedima.

Additionally, he mentioned that two training labs are being established in Kohima and Chuchuyimlang.

Lanuwabang underscored the role of police personnel in combating the increasing number of cybercrimes across the country, noting that equipping officers with cybersecurity and IT skills are essential for effective intervention.

The programme chaired by Aboli Metha, Principal of NPTS, began with a dedicatory prayer by Rev. Dr. Hukashe Zhimomi, executive secretary of NPBCA, and concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Daniel Meren, additional director of NIELIT, Dimapur.