Inaugural of the Ashtalakshmi Darshan Youth Exchange Programme kicks off at Nagaland University, Medziphema campus.
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DIMAPUR — The inaugural of the Ashtalakshmi Darshan Youth Exchange Programme was conducted at Nagaland University (NU), Medziphema campus on February 2.
The Ashtalakshmi Darshan Youth Exchange Programme, an initiative of the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) and North East Council (NEC), is being hosted by Nagaland University, Medziphema campus, from February 1to the 14th, the university stated in an update.
The inaugural programme was attended by 40 students and four teacher in-charges from Kerala and Ladakh, in addition to faculty members, officers, and students from NU Medziphema campus.
Som Kamei, Planning Advisor of North East Council, stated in his address that the student participants should try to learn the different cultures as it is a great opportunity and also to experience the hospitality of the people of Nagaland.
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He also pointed out that the Ashtalakshmi Darshan Youth Exchange Programme is a key initiative championed by Jyotiraditya M Scindia, Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), aimed at connecting youth across India with the Northeast.
Prof. Dipak Sinha, Pro Vice-Chancellor of Nagaland University's Medziphema campus, lauded the students for participating and encouraged them to learn about cultural diversity and grasp as much knowledge as possible.
He also encouraged the students to be good ambassadors and channels of connection with the North East Region (NER) and the rest of the country.
Brief outline of the itinerary was highlighted by Dr. Kevinituo Bier, Asst. Professor, Dept. of Soil Science, Medziphema Campus, NU.
The programme was chaired by Prof. J. Longkumer, Associate Dean, Students Welfare and Nodal Officer of Ashtalakshmi Darshan Programme, Nagaland University, Medziphema campus.
Earlier, the welcome address was delivered by Prof. Pauline Alila, Dean, School of Agricultural Sciences (SAS), Medziphema Campus, NU.
The visiting student representatives also gave special speeches where they highlighted the important features and attractions of the respective states.
The programme ended with a vote of thanks by Dr. S Pavan, Assistant Professor from Dept. of Entomology.