Out of 65 enrolment of the Adult Literacy Campaign at Englan range under Wokha district, 35 students who passed out successfully, were felicitated at the programme held on March 22, 2025 at Cultural Hall Yikhum.
Emphasizing the critical need for adult education among members of various Self-Help Groups, the Adult Literacy Campaign, was launched by Englan Yingsung Women Livelihood Thrift and Credit Co-operative Society Ltd, in collaboration with the Wokha District Administration, SANKALP: Hub for Empowerment of Women, the Department of Social Welfare under the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao banner, and the Department of School Education, Wokha under the PRI-CBO Convergence Project led by NSRLM in 2024.
In the program, Rozy Sangtam, Sub-Divisional Officer (Civil) Wokha praised the dedication of the learner’s and underscored the importance of education in navigating life’s challenges.
She encouraged the students to apply their new skills in practical scenarios and assured the administration’s continued support for adult literacy initiatives.
Chichanthung L Ezung, Gender Specialist, DHEW, who graced the felicitation programme, congratulated the 35 successful candidates out of the 65 enrolled students. Ezung also commended the teachers and the organizing committee for their dedication.
Following the felicitation, the teachers presented an overview of the students’ performance, showcasing their progress in reading, writing, and basic comprehension.
The presentation reflected the remarkable transformation achieved over the 3-month basic literacy course. Some students confidently read passages, wrote short sentences, and demonstrated their ability to identify and pronounce words correctly.
A student representative expressed gratitude on behalf of all learners. They thanked the organizing committee and their teachers for imparting knowledge and providing invaluable learning resources. The representative spoke about the challenges of returning to learning as adults and the joy of overcoming those obstacles.
They also acknowledged the continuous support from family members and encouraged fellow students to remain committed to learning. Nzanbemo Patton, BPM, NSRLM congratulated the successful students and highlighted the importance of community involvement in literacy programs.
He reaffirmed NSRLM’s commitment to expanding similar initiatives across the district.
Zajano Kithan, Adult Literacy Campaign Teacher shared her experiences as a teacher, applauding the determination and perseverance of the students.
A. Subenthung Odyou, chairman, Yikhum Village appreciated the organizing committee’s efforts and urged the government to sustain the program for greater community impact.
He recommended further courses focusing on basic arithmetic and practical financial literacy. Earlier S. Zubeni Odyuo, vice president of EYWLT & CCS Ltd. delivered the welcome note and president EYWLT & CCS Ltd proposed the vote of thanks.