PM SHRI Schools organise state-level choir competition and art exhibition at RCEMPA in Kohima
DIMAPUR — Nagaland Education Mission Society, under the Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI) initiative, organised the PM SHRI Schools State-Level Choir Competition and State-Level Art Exhibition at RCEMPA, Jotsoma, Kohima, on October 28.
Addressing the programme, State Mission Director of Samagra Shiksha Nagaland L Jamithung Lotha stated that PM SHRI schools are envisioned as exemplar schools promoting holistic education in line with the National Education Policy 2020.
He noted that activities such as music and art help develop students' creativity, confidence, and appreciation for the arts while nurturing their artistic and aesthetic abilities, according to a DIPR report.
He said the competition provided a platform for students to showcase their talents and encouraged them to further develop their skills. He appreciated the participation of the students and acknowledged the efforts of their teachers, congratulating the teams on reaching the state-level competition after progressing through the district-level rounds.
Jamithung informed that Nagaland has 49 PM SHRI schools, of which the music choir competition has been implemented in 35 schools, comprising 14 elementary and 21 secondary schools. All 35 schools submitted recorded song videos under two categories: Traditional Folk Fusion and Patriotic Song.
The entries were evaluated by a panel of judges, following which five teams, each from the elementary and secondary categories, were shortlisted for the state-level competition.
Highlighting the importance of music, he said it transcends language, culture, and geographical boundaries. He added that the competition aimed to promote musical proficiency, creativity, teamwork, cultural appreciation, discipline, and confidence among students, while fostering patriotism through music.
He also described the competition as a valuable learning experience that would help students develop the confidence and skills required to face future challenges and opportunities.
In the elementary choir category, PM SHRI Government Middle School (GMS) Wokha Town A secured first position, while PM SHRI GMS Tuli C secured second position. In the secondary category, PM SHRI Mayangnokcha Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS) secured first position, followed by PM SHRI Government High School (GHS) Phusachodu in second position.
The participating teams in the elementary category represented Niuland, Tuli, Peren, Phugi, and Wokha, while those in the secondary category represented Chümoukedima, Mayangnokcha, Peren, Phusachodu, and Tuensang. The choir competition was judged by Surhuveyi Tetseo, Zareni Yanthan, and Ajeen Longchari Kichu.
The programme also featured the PM SHRI Schools State-Level Art Exhibition under Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, with 17 students from 14 PM SHRI schools participating. The exhibition was judged by Khriesano Nagi, Joint Director of the Department of School Education; Mhalo Ovung, Research Associate at State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT); and Rukuzo Hoshi, Coordinator at Samagra Shiksha.
In the art exhibition, P Ekhu Konyak of PM SHRI GHSS Aboi secured first position. Keheuriayile of PM SHRI GHS Signal Angami, Dimapur, secured second position, while Thejohu of PM SHRI GHSS Chümoukedima secured third position.