Guwahati, April 26 -- The Centre said it is focusing on improving existing higher education institutions and aligning them with the National Education Policy (NEP).

Sukanta Majumdar, Minister of State for Education and DoNER, conveyed this in a reply on higher education development in Nagaland.

Nagaland'sLok Sabha MP S Supongmeren Jamir shared the response after he raised the issue during Zero Hour on December 4, 2025, seeking clarity on land allotment for a proposed IIT in the state.

For the 2023-26 period, the Centre has earmarked Rs 1,292.16 crore under the PM-USHA scheme to improve higher education systems. Out of this, Rs 130.46 crore has already been released to Nagaland as of March 25, 2026.

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