World Social Work Day celebrated at Tetso College

The Department of Social Work at TETSO College celebrated World Social Work Day, marking its first-ever observance along with the culmination of Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA) Phase 1. The event highlighted the importance of community engagement and experiential learning.
The program was based on the theme ‘Co-building hope and harmony: A harambee call to unite a divided society,’ which emphasized unity, collective responsibility, and mutual support. The department showcased its work across five adopted villages—5th Mile Model Village, Unity Village, Diphupar ‘B’, Sovima, and Ikishe—where students actively engaged in field-based activities.
Delivering the theme address, department of social work, Dr. Richie, assistant professor, elaborated on the Unnat Bharat Abhiyan initiative by the Ministry of Education, which aims to connect higher educational institutions with rural communities. He noted that students conducted extensive fieldwork, including over 100 household surveys, to better understand the socio-economic conditions of the villages and identify areas for development.
Addressing the gathering, the chief guest, Chairman of Sovima Village Council, Sebastian Zumvu, emphasized that social work is a shared responsibility and urged the younger generation to actively contribute to building a better society.
He also highlighted broader social concerns, including the need for ethical public participation, responsible citizenship, and unity within the society. Speaking on local development, he mentioned initiatives such as waste segregation and the establishment of a plastic waste management unit in the village, and encouraged further collaboration for sustainable practices.
A major highlight of the event was the presentation of student internship experiences. The event also featured a photo exhibition, keynote address by department of social work, assistant professor, Dr. R. Yaongam, and concluded with a vote of thanks.