Gov. says empowering people makes for community workers

[caption id="attachment_179661" align="alignnone" width="550"] Governor Acharya and his lady wife during the Annual Flower Show at Don Bosco Higher Secondary School Kohima on 28th April 2018[/caption] Dimapur, April 28 (EMN): Expounding education as one of the most important instruments of transformation, Nagaland Governor PB Acharya is of the conviction that empowering men and women through education will lead them to work for the welfare and development of the society. Acharya stated this while addressing the function to mark the annual flower show of the Don Bosco Higher Secondary School, Kohima, on April 28. He has appreciated Don Bosco Higher Secondary School, Kohima, for conducting the annual flower show for the past many years. He was of the view that holding such show would enhance student’s appreciation of ecological conservation and love for nature. Stating that global warming was a reality and a threat to the world, he called upon the students to work and advocate for the betterment of the environment. He also asserted that education is one of the most important instruments for men and women and added that empowerment through education should lead to work for the welfare and development of the society and to build an environment friendly Nagaland. Acharya, being from Mumbai, marvelled that it was a rare sight for him to witness so many beautiful flowers. He has appreciated the flowers displayed at the flower show. Stating that the climatic condition of Nagaland is favourable for production of flower crops in protected environment, he stated that Nagaland can make use of the potential for flower and orchid trade. The governor also called upon the students to give back to their school once they pass out and not to be self-centred. “It should be your social responsibility to make sure that your school improves in all fields and you should play a role in strengthening the society,” the governor stated. He also emphasised on the importance of the preserving ones culture and traditions. He stated that the mother tongue is ones identity and should not forget it. A press release issued by PRO to the governor informed that special songs were sung by school students. Rachel Menehonu spoke on the importance of the environment and the effects of climate change. Principal DBHHS, Rev. Fr. KC Vincent delivered the welcome address. The governor also gave away the prizes to the winners of the annual flower show. The governor also took a tour of the exhibition.