Literature board organises seminars on Chokri language

KOHIMA — The Chokri Chakhesang Literature Board (CCLB) organised comprehensive one-day seminars on the theme ‘Chokri language and its usage,’ covering all Chokri speaking villages in Phek district.

The seminars were conducted in two phases — Phase-I on September 20 at Chozuba and Phek towns, and Phase-II on October 18 at Chokriba and Sakraba town.

During phase-II, the programme was attended by approximately 350 participants, which included language teachers, church leaders, village council leaders, student union leaders and community leaders reflecting widespread community commitment towards preserving and development of Chokri language.

The resource persons were Vesavolü R Soho, Vengota Nyekha, Dr. Sekholu Tetseo, Vetsüno Ringa and Thukuvelü Sakhamo, who delivered detailed presentations on status of mother tongue development, importance of mother tongue and technical aspects of Chokri language development covering linguistic documentation, inclusivity, standardisation and educational integration.

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According to the update, the seminar’s highlight was the vibrant discussion hour, where participants demonstrated strong enthusiasm and a collective resolve to protect and promote the mother tongue.

The event also highlighted the Nagaland government’s initiative to introduce Chokri as a subject in Class 9, with ongoing textbook development for Classes 10 to 12.

Additionally, the CCLB also presented the board’s aim to launch a diploma course with syllabus and literature of the course already prepared, which was met with enthusiastic community support, signalling a promising future for Chokri language education.

Furthermore, the CCLB expressed heartfelt gratitude to all participants and resource persons for their time, resources and dedication, emphasising hope for continued collaboration to safeguard and advance the Chokri mother tongue.