Dimapur, July 4 -- In a landmark gesture to support education in Nagaland, the University of Science & Technology Meghalaya (USTM) announced on Friday that it will offer 50 full scholarships to meritorious and economically disadvantaged students from the state.

These scholarships will cover the full cost of higher education at USTM.

Additionally, the university will adopt five deserving students from Nagaland each year to prepare for the UPSC civil services examination, providing them with free coaching, mentorship, and comprehensive academic support as part of its commitment to nation-building and leadership development.

USTM Chancellor Mahbubul Hoque made the announcement during a workshop on career opportunities in the context of NE...