With an objective to help students develop skills and strengths beyond their classroom, educational institutions and other organisations have been organising different enrichment programmes for students across the state.
SSP: Sainik School Punglwa, Nagaland on April 12 hosted the team of “Bharat Aabhar Parv,” whose purpose was to visit places where the revolutionaries laid down their lives and pay homage to the great souls. The team comprising 22 members from eight different states of the country visited the school enroute to Netaji INA Memorial at Moirang, Manipur where they would observe Moirang Vijay Diwas on April 14. Speaking at the motivational talk organised on the occasion, coordinator of the Netaji INA Heritage Yatra, Vijay Purshottam Das Patel explained about the sacrifice and contribution of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose to the freedom movement of the country. His speech was complemented with a short video on INA.
SJS Longleng: An awareness programme on “ill effects of tobacco” was conducted on April 12 at St. Joseph School (SJS) Longleng, wherein District Nodal Officer NTCP Longleng, Dr. Bongau Phom educated the students on the harmful effects of tobacco.
According to a DIPR report, Dr. Phom highlighted the importance of sensitising children on the dangers of tobacco from a tender age. Stating that tobacco was sold rampantly in Longleng, Dr. Phom said the district needs strict laws and regulations. Along with the awareness campaign, the programme continued with the screening of oral cancer organized by District Hospital Longleng.
CIHSR: The Community Health Nursing Department, College of Nursing, Christian Institute of Health Sciences and Research (CIHSR) in collaboration with Health and Wellness Centre, Diezephe Village celebrated “World Health Day” on April 12 at Diezephe Council Hall. At the programme, SMO of Singrijan Primary Health Centre (PHC), Dr Imtiwapang spoke on the theme, “Health for All” while Clinical dietician, CIHSR, Imsutola Jamir spoke on the importance of nutrition and its impact on health. The students of Government Middle School, Diezephe participated by performing a play on good and bad habits. Altogether 80 people participated in the event.
SONDHD: School of Nursing District Hospital Dimapur organised its 9th Lamp lighting and oath taking ceremony on April 12 with Deputy director (Nsg) DoH&FW registrar NNC, Dr. Sentinaro Ao, who encouraged the nursing students to see the patients beyond their exterior appearance and advised them to be humble.
Senior specialist DHD, Dr.Sakuyuba Imchen exhorted and encouraged the nursing students while principal college of Nursing, Dr. Christy Simpson advised the nursing students to treat all patients equally with compassion and dignity.
GMS Salangtem: As part of the Nagaland Education Project- The Lighthouse- Nagaland Enhancing Classroom Teaching and Resources (NECTAR), the learners of Government Middle School (GMS) Salangtem, Mokokchung, with the objective of enlightening the students about the vocational training avenues on completion of Class 10, embarked on a field visit to the Industrial Training Institute at Marepkong Ward, Mokokchung on April 12. The learners were accompanied by their facilitators.
SJU: Political Science Association of the Department of Political Science, St. Joseph University, Chumoukedima organised its first “Pol-Fiesta” on April 11-12 under the theme, “Youth and Politics”
Speaking at the formal programme as guest of honour, GB Kahuto Chishi Sumi, social activist, convenor, Concerned People of Nagaland, pointed out that the “form of democracy existent in Nagaland was an authoritarian rule by the corrupt, mainly because the youth haven’t been able to break the shackles of society and its elders.” Chishi said it was not the lack of knowledge but the lack of application of knowledge by the youth that poses the greatest hindrance in the development of the Naga society.
“It is in the hands of the youth to change the political system of Nagaland, particularly through the opportunity given to them once every five years, and by calling out the system without any fear,” said Chishi. He reiterated that it is the duty of educated youth to fight for the right candidates and at the same time sensitise uneducated ones on the same. Chishi maintained that the cause of all problems in the Naga society stemmed from the lack of active youth participation in the overall political system, and that the youth need to use tools, skills and knowledge already available to them for improving their quality of life.
Mayangnokcha GHSS: A career guidance workshop under the aegis of 25 Naga Battalion National Cadet Corps (NCC) Mokokchung was held on April 11 at Mayangnokcha Government Higher Secondary School (MGHSS) Mokokchung. The event coincided with the fresh enrolment of NCC cadets for the training year, 2023-24. Inaugurating the workshop, senior principal, S Lipokienla Imchen appreciated the “unique” initiative of NCC authorities to conduct career guidance for high school level students so that they are equipped to choose their goal early in life. She said such programmes would also help the students in having a long-term, focused approach and successfully avoid distractions.
Commanding Officer, 25 Naga Bn NCC, Col CST Swamy explained the way of life in armed forces and the advantages of joining the forces through a power point presentation and motivational videos about the army, navy and air force.
WERA: The Wipro Earthian Regional Award (WERA) ceremony Nagaland Chapter 2022 was held on April 11 at Hotel Saramati Dimapur to facilitate the winning schools of Wipro Earthian Sustainability Education Program for Schools.
In an opening remark, program manager, Wipro Foundation, Arathi Hanumanthappa highlighted the importance and the need for a sustainable and an environmental friendly land and challenged the students to understand the issue.
Guest speaker, Bano Haralu, veteran journalist, expressed concern and interest for a sustainable and environmental friendly land. She said that there was a huge opportunity in agriculture in Nagaland for the youngster as a researcher and environmentalist.
In a facilitation remark, director CECS, Subonenba Longkumer gave a brief introduction about the organization and how it has been working with the children from all sections for the past 20 years. Rajeshwari Kurana School Tuli Mokokchung, the national winning team was also felicitated along with regional award winners, Christian Higher Secondary School and Vision Higher Secondary School.
SCC Tuensang: One-day seminar on “How to prepare for competitive exams” was organised by the Career Guidance Cell of Sao Chang College (SCC) Tuensang on April 12 for the outgoing students of 6th semester students at the College Conference Hall.
The resource persons of the seminar EAC, Tuensang, Arhonbeni Ezung and physiotherapist, District Hospital, Tuensang, Dr. Ato Tunyi highlighted the students on various career options and reminded them to stay consistent and maintain proper study routine to achieve their target. They also emphasised on the importance of finding one’s true interests in deciding their careers and on the importance of genuinely serving people through their profession.
In a separate event, a special camp under the theme, “Not Me but You” was conducted by National Service Scheme (NSS) Sao Chang College Tuensang on April 6-9 at its adopted village, Khudei Village.
NSS student leader, Pangphi T Khiamniungan gave an orientation to the campers while NSS programme officer, Shilumongla T Sangtam and camp secretary and assistant professor, Y Toninaro Chongpho highlighted on the growing environmental concern, educational and social upliftment with active role of the youth for the progress of any community/society.
Thursday, October 1, 2026