As part of the academic curriculum and extracurricular activities, educational institutions and other organisations organised various programmes for the students and faculty.
Nagaland University
NU: A one-day international seminar on “Women and Development: Reflections from Thailand & Nagaland (India)” was jointly organized by the Women’s Studies Centre and Department of Education, Nagaland University (NU) on May 4 at Kohima Campus, Meriema. The seminar was organized in three segments, comprising of the inaugural session followed by two technical sessions.
Pro-Vice Chancellor, Kohima Campus, NU, Prof. G.T. Thong in his keynote address lauded the organizers for facilitating such a platform for knowledge sharing, advancement of knowledge and cross border research, to look beyond one’s own borders and draw inspiration from one another. He encouraged the gathering by joining in the call for a more inclusive and sensitive approach to women everywhere for a balanced development.
Sharing reflections from Thailand on the mentioned theme, the two international speakers from Chiangmai University in Thailand, Dr. Ariya Svetamra presented a paper on “Community based Tourism and Empowerment of Ethnic Women in Upper North Thailand” and Dr. Arratee Ayuttacorn on “Women’s Negotiation on Land Dispossession”.
While the speakers from Nagaland University shared reflections from Nagaland through the variety of papers presented. Prof. Jano. L Sekhose presented on “Navigating the world of Naga Women Down the Ages and Beyond”, Prof. Lungsang Zeliang on “Visualizing Naga Women’s representation in Education” and Dr. Petekhrienuo Sorhie on “Localizing SDG5 in Nagaland: Issues and Challenges”.
The paper presentations were followed by deliberation and discussion session on various pertinent socio-economic and cultural barriers that impede development of women in particular and society in general, wherein ideas, perspectives and opinions were exchanged both from the context of Nagaland and Thailand.
AIDA Don Bosco
AIDA: Child Friendly City Initiatives of ANMA Integrated Development Association (AIDA) – Don Bosco, Dimapur in collaboration with Social Work Department, St. Joseph University (SJU), Ikishe, Chumoukedima organized a youth creative activity in photography competition cum exhibition under the theme, “For Every Child” on May 4 at SJU.
AIDA said the programme was organised with the objective to create responsiveness on the rights of children through active involvement of the youth among the peers and in the community at large.
Around 100 students and teaching staff from St. Joseph University attended the programme.
LFIC
LFIC: National Service Scheme (NSS) unit of Livingstone Foundation International College (LFIC) conducted a survey on the topic, “Youth not in formal education and regular employment” on May 3 at Murise Village. The college informed that the main objective of the survey was to gather information about the challenges faced by the youths in finding employment or pursuing education.
A total of 23 students, four NSS teacher representatives, and NSS programme officer, Jemsungba Walling conducted the survey which was participated in by the villagers, resulting in a coverage/ sample of 70 households, out of which 23 youth data were collected aged between 15 and 29, who were not in employment or formal education.
MGM College
MGM: MGM College Evangelical Union on May 3 conducted a farewell fellowships program for the outgoing 6th semester students with Nagaland EGF secretary, Vepu as guest speaker. At the programme, the welcome address was delivered by college principal Rev.Fr.Dr.P.SVarghese and farewell address was delivered by president, MGM college EU, Haihangsape which was followed by words of encouragement from vice principal, vote of thanks by secretary, MGMEU, Luthoki Dozo and benediction by Dhozimong.
NEISSR
NEISSR: North East Institute of Social Sciences and Research (NEISSR) held its first NEISSR fest with the inaugural cum cultural day under the theme, “Engage, Energize, Evolve” on May 1. The fest organised by the Students’ Council for Social Change (SCSC) NEISSR in collaboration with the Peace Forum, Youth Forum, Community Forum and IQAC cell NEISSR, with an aim to bring together the students to discuss, participate, and exchange ideas to bring about changes in the society, would culminate on May 5
During the programme, the special guest, Dr. Fr. Pappu Samy, who served as the parish Priest, Kohima Diocese and US, stated that culture was the lovely aspect of human life, dignity, respect and appreciation within the social unit. He further encouraged students to practice and preserve one’s culture and other culture as well.
In his speech, NEISSR principal, Dr.Fr. C P Anto spoke on the importance of culture in the society. He appreciated the cheering and encouraging attitude of the Naga culture as it ignites the young minds to feel appreciated and build confidence.
Sao Chang College
SCC: A seminar on “scope of entrepreneurship in floriculture” was organised by Sao Chang College, Tuensang under Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) on May 2 at the College Conference Hall. The college informed that 20 participants each from the four major tribes under 3rd NAP Saksi Sector, Tuensang were invited as participants. Resource Persons for the seminar were sub- divisional agriculture officer, Longkhim, R. Akila Rothrong and a local flower grower and entrepreneur, Arenla Sangtam.
St. Joseph University
SJU: One day seminar on “Fully-Alive Future Lectures: Create A Brave New World” was organised by the English department of St. Joseph University in collaboration with Institution’s Innovation Council on May 2 at the SJU Auditorium Hall. The seminar focused on different scopes of various professions with content entrepreneur, Ajit Kumar, reporter, Kekhriesenuo Kiewhuo and artist, Kheito Assumi as the guest speakers.
In a separate event, SJU PG II students of the department of Psychology and Counselling along with two faculties participated in a community outreach program conducted in association with Gracious Life Foundation (GLF) at Diphupar A, Dimapur on May 3. The resource persons of the programme were founder and director GLF, Lisali M. Humtsoe, and co-ordinator and counsellor GLF, Sukum Aier.