Nagaland: Dialogue on education revival

A landmark dialogue was convened in Mekokla village on February 13 between Mekokla Women Hoho (Eloi Ekhung), village elders and school educators with the mission to revitalise the village through the transformative power of education.
According to a press release by Eloi Ekhung, its secretary, a retired teacher, expressed concern that declining teaching standards posed a direct threat to the school’s survival. She cautioned that neglect by teachers could permanently damage a child’s potential, and warned that poor performance leading to low enrolment might even result in government closure of the school. Her concern was echoed by village elder and council GB Chumdemo Ezung and council member Peter Yanthan, who reminded educators that they were the ultimate role models of the village. They stressed that punctuality and professional ethics were not mere requirements but a vital service to society.
Responding to the concerns, headmaster of Government High School, Mekokla, Mhonbemo James Yanthan, expressed gratitude for the proactive leadership of the Women Hoho. He encouraged them to maintain regular presence at the school to foster a disciplined work culture and called for unified action against non-committed teachers for the greater good of the village.
The release informed that despite formal notification being sent to all teachers, the majority did not attend the meeting even though the academic session in Mekokla had already begun. Eloi Ekhung has therefore urged school authorities and educators to embrace their duties with the highest sincerity and commitment.