Dimapur, Jan. 14: Using allegory that every pillar and every room if strong will make a building strong, Governor PB Acharya today urged upon the NCC cadets to make India strong, progressive and prosperous by being strong pillars.
Acharya said this at the valedictory function of national level special National Integration Camp (NIC) at Patkai Christian College on January 14.
The Governor, in his speech, impressed upon the cadets on the secular nature of India and urged them to develop India into a prosperous and progressive India. He informed that NER Region, being rich in resources, can take India forward adding one Nagaland can light up whole of India with its coal resources or oil resources and become Golden Nagaland.
Acharya advised cadets to remember their mother tongue, traditions, culture and roots and yearn for development and progress. He lamented that Indian colleges and universities produce graduates in large numbers but are not employable. Stating that colleges and universities abroad produce graduates along with placement, Acharya said we need to adopt with skill development.
‘There are 8 universities in NE and lakhs of graduates but no jobs,’ he said.
The Governor exhorted cadets to work hard and refrain from self centred agenda. He quoted examples of freedom fighter from NE Region who fought against the British selflessly. ‘Be the giver, if the achiever is not a giver than he is an exploiter,’ Acharya said. He also made mention of rich American, who have given back everything they own to the nation.
He further said NCC cadets were lucky to be part of a disciplined organisation and urged them to spread the message of ‘unity and discipline’ and ‘unity in diversity’ throughout the country. He ended his address by making all cadets repeat aloud ‘kuknalim.’
An all girls guard representing 1 Nagaland Girls Battalion Kohima gave an impressive guard of honour with Rashtriya Salute. The cadets of 17 Directorates consisting of all states and union territories presented 17 folk dances depicting their states. It was a representation of colourful mini India in all its glory- unity in diversity.
