Kohima District Inter-GHSS and GHS Tournament held
Kohima District Inter-GHSS and GHS Tournament held
The Kohima District Inter-Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS) and Government High School (GHS) Tournament was held on Monday at the D Khel Kohima village ground
Participants taking the oath during the Kohima District
Inter-GHSS and GHS Tournament on Monday at D Khel Kohima village ground.
KOHIMA — The Kohima District Inter-Government
Higher Secondary School (GHSS) and Government High School (GHS) Tournament was
held on Monday at the D Khel Kohima village ground.
According to an update from the management committee, Dr.
Ketshukietuo Dzüvichü, personal secretary to the advisor for School Education
and SCERT Nagaland, attended the inaugural programme as the special guest.
Addressing the gathering, he highlighted the critical role
of education in fostering individual growth, economic development, and social
progress and stressed that while education is vital, the rising competition in
academics and employment demands a shift in mindset among students.
Dr. Dzüvichü noted that Nagaland’s population stood at
1,978,502 as per the 2011 Census, with a literacy rate of 79.55%. As of March
31, 2021, the state government employed 123,182 people, accounting for 6.22% of
the total population. However, with 92,302 educated unemployed youth registered
in Nagaland as of January 2022—the highest in the country—he urged
intellectuals to explore alternative career paths for the younger generation
beyond government jobs.
He stressed the need to tap into the hidden potential of
youth and connect them with available state resources for productive
employment.
While acknowledging the limited provisions for sportspersons
in government jobs and the education sector, he expressed optimism about the
upcoming Nagaland School Education Sports Policy, spearheaded by Chief Minister
Neiphiu Rio and Advisor for School Education Dr. Kekhrielhoulie Yhome. He hoped
the policy would motivate and uplift young athletes.
Dr. Dzüvichü categorised sports into three areas: as a
hobby, as a profession, and as a means to maintain a healthy lifestyle. He also
reminded the participants that in sports, whether you win or lose, it is
important to respect your opponent, play fair, and be kind.
Competitors in action during a race at the Kohima District
Inter-GHSS and GHS Tournament on Monday at D Khel Kohima village ground.
Seventeen GHSS and GHS schools took part in the event, with
approximately 200 student participants. The team securing the first position
will represent Kohima district in the inter-district tournament, which will be
held from March 24 to the 26th at Medziphema.
