With more than 500 members, the retired government servants from the Ao community in Kohima has formed Kohima Ao Pensioners’ Union (KAPT) and held its first general meeting at Jubilee Memorial Centre, Lerie, Kohima on July 25.
According to DIPR report, retired chief secretary, Alemtemshi Jamir, who graced the meeting, reminded the members of KAPT that life starts at retirement and pension marked the beginning of a new phase in one’s life.
Jamir also explained that due to advancements in medical, pharmacological technologies, and improvements in nutrition, the average life expectancy has significantly increased, allowing retirees to have ten to fifteen years of life ahead.
He highlighted that life after retirement presents an opportunity to start something new and contribute to society, leveraging the vast experience and knowledge acquired while serving in public offices.
He therefore encouraged pensioners to form discussion groups and evolve into working groups, becoming think tanks for society.
Advisor Land Revenue, Law & Justice T.N. Mannen, also addressed the event, stating that retirement was merely a state of mind, and as long as one was physically healthy, there was no age limit for making positive contributions to society. He viewed life as a journey and expressed gratitude for reaching a point where individuals can retire from public office, enjoy pension benefits, and continue contributing to society.
During the event, the new president of KAPT, Dr. Watijungshi, delivered the welcome address, and Yanger Aier, president Kohima Ao Union, extended greetings on behalf of the union.
Earlier, the newly formulated Constitution of KAPT was presented to the members by Limawati Longchar, general secretary of KAPT, and was unanimously accepted and adopted by the members to form the Kohima Ao Pensioners’ Union.
Thursday, November 13, 2025