The felicitation programme of the 5th L Pangersowa Trust Award for Academic Excellence and the 1st L.L. Yaden Meritorious Scholarship was organised by Langpangkong Students’ Conference (LKM), Saturday, at Langpangkong Tsukong Salang, Chuchuyimlang Town with DFO Mokokchung, T.N. Jamir (IFS) as the chief guest.
The recipient of the 5th L Pangersowa Trust Award for Academic Excellence was Tongpangtangla and 1st L.L. Yaden Meritorious Scholarship was given away to Sungjemtemsu.
L Pangersowa Trust Award for Academic Excellence is awarded to HSLC topper and Late L.L. Yaden Meritorious Scholarship is given to the highest HSLC mark scorer from a Government High School.
Geoffrey Yaden, Editor-in-Chief of Nagaland Post in memory of his late father, LL Yaden– the first graduate from Langpangkong range and co-founder & first president of LKM, initiated the scholarship with cash award of Rs. 50000 to the highest mark scorer amongst the students under Langpangkong range from government schools.
Speaking on the occasion, the chief guest T.N. Jamir (IFS) said awards are given to those deserving students, for their sincere self-dedication, determination and hard work. At the same time, he said, the gratitude for the achievement of a person, also lies with the efforts of the parents and the institution from a healthy environment.
He lauded the family members of award sponsors and LKM for undertaking the noble endeavour (felicitation), which is an encouragement for the students.
To the upcoming generation, T.N. Jamir said one should lead a healthy life and possess a wide scope with positivity, willing to face hardships in life.
The welcome address was delivered by LKM president, Imnakika and exhortation by LTM president, L Tally Lkr. The programme was chaired by Mongyimti Kaketshir Telongjem President, Putiwapong and invocation was said by Pastor, Chuchu Town Baptist Church, Rev. Temjen, while vote of thanks was delivered by SDEO Ctn, S T Nokdang.