Dimapur, May 9 : The fastest person in the world who has travelled to 257 countries including Antarctica in the shortest time breaking 6 world records on 22nd November 2010, desires for opening Chai 3:16 branch in Nagaland in the near future.
Addressing the media persons in the office of the District Public Relations, Dimapur today, Dr Benny expressed, “God created everyone for a unique purpose and every life in Nagaland is valuable in the eyes of God and if I can change even one life it’s worth my visit to Nagaland. Dr.Benny Prasad, founder of Chai 3:16 Bangalore said, Chai means life in Hebrew, and added that the Chai Cafe at Bangalore deals especially with students and youths going through emotional struggles and have no will to live.
A DIPR report said, running on to its 9th month, Chai 3:16 has experienced incredible journey rescuing several youths from committing suicides Dr.Benny shared. He also informed that presently the staff strength working in Chai 3:16 numbers 15 of them and expressed gratitude that 50% hails from Nagaland.
Observing that in the present day, society is being pushed into a system rather than allowing an individual to follow one’s choice, Benny felt the need for proper counselling centres for guiding young minds. “Passion and satisfaction is better than money, “ he maintained. He further observed that churches need to be relevant according to the needs of today’s generation. “Church buildings, music system, infrastructures etc are all being upgraded so also the messages need to be upgraded to cater to the needs of the 21st century generation, “ he opined.
Lauding the Nagas, Dr Benny said this was his 6th visit and expressed that he loves visiting Nagaland from the aspect of their warmth and hospitality and their love for music. Dr. Benny will leave for Bangalore tomorrow and thereafter his next destination will be to Israel and Switzerland.
