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Nagaland opens registration for ex-gratia scheme for students outside state

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Kohima: The Department of Higher Education, Nagaland, has invited applications for the Nagaland Government Ex-Gratia Scheme for Students Studying Outside Nagaland (NGESSO) for the 2026-27 academic session. The scheme provides an ex-gratia assistance of ₹5 lakh to the family of an indigenous Naga student from Nagaland in the event of the student’s unfortunate death while

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The decision concerns the exercise and oversight of public power. Its practical impact will depend on transparent implementation, institutional follow-through and whether affected people can obtain timely reasons, review or remedy.

Evidence assessment

The account is based on reporting by EastMojo. Official claims, allegations and projections remain attributed, and no additional independent corroboration is available in the reporting reviewed.

Medium confidence — The report identifies the event, institution and timing, but the central account is supported by one source desk and underlying records were not independently reviewed.

Coverage assessment

Underreported across 1 source desk.

The event appears in one public-interest or regional report despite broader relevance.