Pfütsero Government College (PGC) organised a two-day state level seminar on “Social values: self-leadership and good citizenship” from January 14 to 15 at the college auditorium. The programme was supported by Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development (RGNIYD).
A press release by PGC stated that, the purpose of the seminar was to bring together scholars from different parts of the country to discuss on social issues and share insights of spreading social awareness in the society.
In her inaugural address, Centre for Training Orientation and Capacity Building, RGNIYD, Chennai, prof. Vasanthi Rajendra emphasised on vital need for social awareness, through teleconferencing and was joined by director, RGNIYD, Chennai prof. Sibnath Deb.
Technical sessions were organised around common themes to facilitate further discussions and impart different perspectives that encompass social concerns and values. The seminar focused on social justice, civic and good citizenship, issues concerning human rights and social tolerance with special reference to North East India.
Principal, Japfü Christian College, Kigwema, Dr. Visakhonü Hibo talked on ancient practice of taboo, feast of merit, community occupation and other cultural practices in the Naga society.
Assistant professor, History, PGC, Tavezo Latso spoke on an individual responsibility to become a good citizen of a country which can be exemplified through practice of patience, tolerance for ambiguity and an aversion to either or solutions.
Secretary general, Naga People’s Movement for Human Rights (NPMHR), Neingulo Krome presented a paper on “Issues concerning human rights” and said that NPMHR advocated the Naga cause and emphasised on basic human rights and freedom, issues, standards, security and violations of individual rights.
Meanwhile, assistant professor, department of Sociology-PGC, research scholar, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Guwahati, Mhabeni W presented the paper on “Social tolerance: With special reference to NE India” which emphasised the need for a mechanism for systematic and effective dissemination of information to inculcate spirit of tolerance in the existing socio-cultural diversity.
Earlier, PGC principal, Dr. Bweyhunle Khing and vice principal, Medozu Mero addressed the inaugural function, while prof. Sibnath Deb delivered valedictory speech and vote of thanks by programme co-ordinator, Sutoli Sema.
The seminar witnessed four resource persons, four technical sessions and was attended by 43 students and 35 college faculties.