DIMAPUR: Thinuovicha Memorial Government Higher Secondary School (TMGHSS), Kohima, observed World Youth Skills Day 2026 on July 10 by organising a skill exhibition showcasing the creativity, innovation and practical competencies of its students.
According to a DIPR report, the programme served as a platform to highlight the significance of skill based education and its role in preparing young learners for real world challenges.
The event was attended by senior officials from SCERT Nagaland, Samagra Shiksha Nagaland, the Directorate of School Education, and the team of Lend A Hand India. The dignitaries visited the exhibition stalls, interacted with students and appreciated the efforts made in demonstrating practical learning outcomes.
The programme commenced with a welcome address delivered by vocational trainer Rongsentoshi, who spoke on the exhibition and its objectives. Delivering his speech, principal Kelhikha Kenye emphasised the importance of vocational education in equipping students with employable skills, fostering entrepreneurship and promoting lifelong learning. He encouraged students to actively engage in hands on learning and continue nurturing innovation and creativity alongside their academic pursuits.
The exhibition featured a diverse range of student developed projects, including a Sunlight Sensor Street Light, Automatic Room Light Controller, Earthquake Detector, Biogas Plant, Drip Irrigation System, Buzz Wire Game, Vegetable Chopper, agricultural nursery displays, renewable energy models, electrical products and homemade cookies. These exhibits reflected the students’ ability to apply theoretical knowledge in practical contexts and demonstrated their problem solving and technical skills.
World Youth Skills Day is observed annually on July 15 to celebrate the strategic importance of equipping young people with skills for employment, decent work and entrepreneurship. The day highlights the need to empower youth through skill development to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving world.
The celebration concluded on a positive note, with students, teachers and guests reaffirming the critical role of skill education in nurturing creativity, innovation and hands on learning, while also preparing youth to become skilled, confident and future ready individuals.
