ITI Kohima holds 1st convocation ceremony

The First convocation ceremony of Industrial Training Institute (ITI) was held at Government ITI, Kohima Complex here on Saturday.
Speaking as the special invitee, the Employment Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (ESDE) director, Chiden Yaden, urged the graduates to work hard and focus on their vision. He also encouraged them to accept the challenges ahead and not wait for “white collar jobs”.
ESDE director also lauded the faculty and the staff of ITI for their dedication.
Delivering keynote address, government ITI i/c principal & deputy director, Er H Alongse, said that it a ‘proud moment’ for the whole institute as Nagaland bagged the top list in the country for trainees passed in National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT) examination with 88.70%.
He reminded the graduates that the key for transitioning from undeveloped into a developed society was in their hands. Er.Alongse informed that the prime minister would also be addressing the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship’s (MSDE) convocation ceremony at the AICTE auditorium New Delhi.
This is the first time in 75 years a convocation ceremony of this magnitude is being arranged and conducted in India. More than 10 lakh students and trainees from various institutions around the country like JSS (Jan Shikshan Sansthan), PMKVY (Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana) etc. would also be facilitated for their accomplishment in skill training.
The dedication prayer was said by SBLK pastor Thsadongse Sangtam and the ceremony was chaired by Molumenla Esther. A speech from the faculty was delivered by Konyi Seb.
Response from the trainee was delivered by Tovi Achumi (draughtsman civil) and vote of thanks was proposed by Ruokuohezo Suohu (foreman). On the occasion, the institution also presented awards to the toppers.