Jangpetkong Kaketshir Telungjem Mungdang (JKTM) celebrated platinum jubilee under the theme, “‘Mita yanglushidi’ (roughly translated as transforming vigilantly)” at Alongkima on December 18. Extending jubilee greetings, advisor of Transport and Technical Education, Temjenmenba, said that transforming a society depend on each individual in the community.
He therefore, challenged everyone, especially the students’ community, to become a better versions of to bring a transformation in the society. On the economic scenario of the society, Temjenmenba pointed out that a time might come when the mineral resources in the Jangpetkong range would also have to be exploited for economic growth. He said when such economic growth take place, people from outside will also be engaged and will bring about a change in the culture through intermarriages of different races of people. Therefore, he asked the students to be prepared for such a scenario where the culture and traditions were to be preserved.
“Transforming our society depends on you and me, so let us not forget the values of our forebears and not forget our God,” Temjenmenba said. DIGP (Training) Imnalensa, in his speech, emphasised on the unemployment problem plaguing the state. In this regard, he advised the youths to not only focus on government job but pursue jobs in the private sector.
He also suggested skill-upgradation and hard work among the youth. Advisor of Tribal Affairs & Sericulture, Imkongmar, who accompanied Temjenmenba, also spoke at the programme. AKM president Lanutoshi, Jangpetkong Senso Mungdang president Purtoshi also greeted the gathering while ex-president of JKTM L Purtoshi exhorted the gathering.
JKTM president delivered the welcome speech while the chairman, Alongkima Ad-hoc Town also addressed the audience.
The programme was led by Lendilong, ex-president JKTM while pastor of Chungliyimsen Baptist Church invoked God’s blessings.
Alongkima Town Students Union performed a play as curtain raiser and a solemn tribute was paid to the departed leaders of the JKTM by observing a moment of silence.