The three-day Assam-Nagaland Student Exchange Program held under the theme “Discovering Neighbours”, concluded on February 1, 2025 at Government High School, Tzürangkong.
According to DIPR report, the programme organized by Border Peace Coordination Committee (Assam-Nagaland) in collaboration with the Friendship Forum (Tembayim Committee, TATT, Tzürangkong) and district administrations of Jorhat and Mokokchung, aimed to strengthen cross-border ties and promote peaceful coexistence.
At the culmination program, Deputy Commissioner of Mokokchung, Thsuvisie Phoji, lauded the initiative as a significant step toward fostering lasting friendships between the people of both the states.
Emphasizing the importance of countering antisocial elements that attempt to disrupt peace along the border, the DC said, “We are not enemies but brothers and sisters. Such initiatives should not be confined to border areas but extended across both states to eradicate hatred and misunderstandings”.
Phoji also encouraged the students to cherish the experience and become ambassadors of peace. The program included a welcome speech by president of Tzürangkong Students’ Union, a cultural dance performance by student delegations from both states, and a vote of thanks delivered by Er. Temsu Wathi, Coordinator of Border Peace Coordination Committee (A-N).
A total of 30 students from two schools in Assam, along with 30 students from Government High School, Tzürangkong, participated in the exchange program. They were accompanied by parents, guardians, and teachers, with the Assam students hosted by families in Chungtiayimsen, Watiyim, and teachers of the host school.
During the three days, participants engaged in sports, cultural exchanges, talent shows, and picnics, fostering deeper understanding and friendship. The exchange program aimed to heal historical tensions along the Assam-Nagaland border, emphasizing the shared heritage of both communities. By connecting young minds, it sought to instill a sense of unity and responsibility in sustaining peace and cooperation for the future.