Educational institutions across the state celebrated “International Youth Day 2022” on August 12 under the theme, “Intergenerational Youth: Creating a World for all Ages – HIV Free”.
In separate events, the educational institutions and other organisations also organised various activities for the students and teaching staff as part of their yearly curriculum / extracurricular activity.
SJC (A): Nagaland State Aids Control Society (NSACS) in collaboration with Red Ribbon Club, department of Business administration and department of Commerce, St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Jakhamaon August 12 commemorated “International Youth Day 2022” at SJC (A) JakhamaIndoor Stadium.At the programme, NSACS project director, Dr.AkuoSorhie exhorted the students and briefed them on the significance of the day. She said the day was also observed to honour the potentiality of youth as partners in today’s global society.
LMC: District AIDS Prevention Control Unit (DAPCU) in collaboration with Red Ribbon Club of Loyem Memorial College Tuensangobserved “International Youth Day” on August 12 sponsored by Nagaland State AIDS Control Society (NSACS).At the programme, anaesthesiologist andcritical care medicine, MO Kuthur PHC, Dr.NongosalKirha spoke on three topics including—do you know your HIV status? Have you been vaccinated on Hepatitis and do you have any symptoms on tuberculosis (TB)?
JCC: District AIDS Prevention Control Unit (DAPCU) Kohima in collaboration with Japfü Christian College on August 12 celebrated “International Youth Day”, where an awareness talk on HIV was shared by district ICTC supervisor DAPCU Kohima, VituozolieKuotsu and an awareness talk on TB was shared by district TB officer Kohima, Dr ChibenthungKithan.
PGC: Peren district on August 12 celebrated “International Youth Day” at Peren Government College, where DPO, District AIDS Prevention Control Unit (DAPCU)Peren, RovikhotoMor spoke on significance of the day.
ZPC: District AIDS Prevention Control Unit (DAPCU), Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Kiphire office in in collaboration with Red Ribbon Club of ZPCand sponsored by Nagaland State Aids Control Society (NSACS) on August 12 commemorated “International Youth Day” at Zisaji Presidency College,Kiphire. At the programme, theme speaker, DPO, DAPCU, Tsiatsuvi while highlighting the students on the significance of the day said the purpose of celebrating the day was to spread the message that action was needed from all generations to achieve sustainable development goals.
KLC: Kohima Law CollegeRed Ribbon Club celebrated“International Youth Day”on August 12 at the College Conference Hall by organising painting making competition based on the theme. Main speaker of the event, KLC assistant professor, KezhokhotoSavi, while addressing the youth particularly law students, said this year the theme aims to amplify the message that action was needed across all generation to achieve the sustainable development goals.
BBC: The “International Youth Day” was celebrated by District AIDS Prevention Control Unit (DAPCU), Red Ribbon Club of Bailey Baptist College (BBC) on August 12 at BBC Wokha. At the programme, theme speaker, panel lawyer, District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Wokha, Shanchobeni P. Lotha highlighted the significance of the day. Lotha also called upon youths to raise their voices for the welfare of HIV infected persons and explained various laws and Acts enacted to protect the rights of HIV infected persons.
PGC: District AIDS Prevention Control Unit (DAPCU)Phek districtin collaboration with Red Ribbon Club (RRC) Phek Government College (PGC) celebrated “International Youth Day” on August 12 at PGC. At the programme, district program officer DAPCU Phek, KuduvoKezo highlighted the significance of the day and objective of 2022 theme.
PCC (A): Students union Patkai Christian College in collaboration with the Patkai reading and writing club conducted a one-day workshop on academic reading and writing on August 13 at the College Conference Hall. The workshop was attended by students of PCC and other institutions.
MCC: Model Christian College held its 8thStudents’ Council Election on August 12 and elected YansathungKikon and KumsutoWotsa as the president and general secretary ofModel Christian College Student Union (MCCSU) respectively along with other members.
KROS College: KROS College Kohima celebrated its 12th freshers’ day on August 13 at Kevi Hall.
LFIC: Livingstone Foundation International College (LFIC) conducted students’ council election on August 13 and elected HivikaP. Yepthomi and Lambemo as the president and general secretary respectively along with other members. In a separate event, the college took a pledge led by the principal and the elected executive membersof the students’ council on August 12reaffirming to fight against drug abuse among the student’s community in particular and the society in general.
MGM: MGM College, Dimapur conducted its freshers’ day celebration on August 12 at the College Auditorium. Highlights included a ceremonial lighting of the lamp, speeches, ice breaking and presentation of the freshers, voice, dance and choreography.
CMHSS: Christina Memorial Higher Secondary School (CMHSS) Aoyimti, Dimapur on August 12 observed National Library Day at the school premises. Highlights of the programme include poetry slam, personal experience from the students on being a book lover, which was followed by a play on the benefits of reading. Altogether 18 students from classes 4-12 were awarded by the “Book Lovers Club” for their analysis.
RJHSS: Ram Janaki Higher Secondary School celebrated its 18th freshers’ meet on August 12 at the school premises with lot of attraction and much more educational instincts. Highlights include song, dance, fashion show and other colourful activities.
ANPSA Kohima: All Nagaland Private Schools’ Association (ANPSA) Kohima unit organisedan “inter-school quiz and extempore competition” on August 13 at St. Mary’s Cathedral Higher Secondary School, Lerie, Kohima.
Speaking on the occasion as the special guest, Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE) chairman, Asano Sekhose urged upon the students to look beyond textbooks to gain knowledge. She said today’s children are global citizens and that they should get the right information, know their responsibilities and obligations to the society.
At the event, prizes to the winners of the competition were handed over by secretary Private College Association, Nagaland, president, VeziihiiKeyho.
Medical camp held at MGMHSS: St. Thomas Mission Dimapur in collaboration with two former students of MGMHSS Dimapur, Dr. Janet M J and Dr. Suman Das, and Team Tejas from Asclepius Wellness Pvt Ltd organised a medical camp on August 12 at school premises.
SJU conducts field visitation: St. Joseph University, Education department went on a field visit to Shalom Rehabilitation Centre at 7th Mile, Chumoukedima on August 12. Altogether, 49 students along with 2 faculties participated in the field visit.
