Chümoukedima Town Students' Union holds three-day inter-school literary meet focusing on youth empowerment.
DIMAPUR — The Chümoukedima Town Students' Union (CTSU) organised a three-day inter-school literary meet from October 7 to the 9th at CTC Hall and CPO Hall in Chümoukedima town.
Held on the theme "Empowering young minds through creativity, knowledge and purpose", the event drew participation from educational institutions and youth representatives across the town, according to a press release.
Over the course of three days, students participated in various competitive categories, including drawing, science and innovation, poem recitation, extempore speech, dance, an anti-bullying short film contest, and folk song.
The meet also incorporated targeted youth empowerment sessions on career readiness conducted by the Highlander Institute and substance abuse prevention by the Kripa Foundation.
Attending the closing ceremony as the guest of honour, Angami Students' Union President Diezevisie Nakhro urged the younger generation to stay firmly anchored to their cultural identity, native dialects, and community values alongside modern academic pursuits.
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