EKU lauds Mount Veda Missionfor school in Eastern Konyak area

Eastern Konyak Union (EKU) has expressed gratitude to the Mount Veda Peace Mission and the collective leadership of NSCN (I-M) for establishing a school at Chen Hoyat village, terming it a landmark initiative for peace and development in the Eastern Konyak re-gion.
In a statement, EKU said the school, constructed in November 2025, was inaugurated on February 27, 2026, with classes commencing from March 2. It said children from several vil-lages have already enrolled, marking a significant step towards improving access to education in one of the most underserved areas of the state.
The Union stated that the initiative originated from its proposal to ‘gen.’ (Retd.) Anthony Ningkhan Shimray, former Longvibu of the Naga Army and member of the Collective Lead-ership as well as coordinator of Indo-Naga peace talks, to prioritise education as a foundation for peace. Shimray had accepted the proposal on August 7, 2025, committing to establish a school for children who had long been deprived of educational opportunities due to lack of development.
EKU lauded Shimray’s vision, stating that education was “the most important element for all people” and that the school stood as a symbol of peace, unity and hope. It also acknowledged the efforts of Atam Rungsung, chaplain of the Mount Veda Peace Mission, and his team, who undertook the construction with dedication and humanitarian commitment.
According to the Union, the Mount Veda Peace Mission was sent under the directives of the Nagalim leadership to reconcile rival Naga national worker groups in Eastern Nagaland, par-ticularly during tensions within the NSCN-K faction. It stated that the mission played a key role in restoring unity and easing public anxiety during a period of conflict.
EKU further expressed appreciation to NSCN (I-M) leaders, including president Q. Tuccu, vice president T. Tongmeth Wangnao, ato kilonser Th. Muivah, deputy ato kilonser V.S. Atem, ‘gen.’ (Retd.) Anthony Ningkhan Shimray, and ‘lt. gen.’ Honreishang Shadang, Longvibu of the Naga Army, for their leadership and commitment. It said their collective ef-forts reflected concern for the welfare of the Eastern Konyak people and dedication to peace and humanitarian service.
The Union stated that the vision of the Mount Veda Peace Mission was rooted in the ideolo-gy of the Nagalim leadership, which recognised the sacrifices of the Eastern Konyak people in the Naga national movement. By investing in education, it said the leaders aimed to honour the past while securing the future.
Describing the institution as more than just a school, EKU said it represented unity, develop-ment and hope for the younger generation. It appealed to Naga leaders to continue supporting constructive initiatives and prioritising peace and development in the region.
The Union expressed hope that the school would grow into a model institution, demonstrat-ing how visionary leadership and humanitarian concern can bring lasting change to neglected areas.