Nagaland: Educational institutions host diverse events
Nagaland: Educational institutions host diverse events
Educational institutions in Nagaland including Model Christian College, Yemhi Memorial College and NEISSR held various events highlighting themes of entrepreneurship, cultural heritage, and academic engagement
Entrepreneurs engage with the audience during the awareness
programme organised by NEISSR at BAM Hall, Chümoukedima, on Saturday.
DIMAPUR — Educational institutions in Nagaland
on Saturday held various events highlighting themes of entrepreneurship,
cultural heritage, and academic engagement.
NEISSR: The North East Institute of Social Sciences and
Research (NEISSR), Peace Centre, Chümoukedima, hosted an awareness programme on
Yi Studentpreneur 2025 in collaboration with Young Indians (Yi) on Saturday at
the BAM Hall, Chümoukedima.
According to a press release, the programme featured
prominent young entrepreneurs from Nagaland who shared their inspiring stories
and innovative initiatives.
Atoho Kinimi, founder of Joldipabo Private Limited, shared
the motivation behind establishing a platform that addresses the common yet
critical issues of space and service accessibility in urban centres like Kohima
and Dimapur.
His company assists individuals in finding and setting up
commercial spaces such as shops, showrooms, PG accommodations, guest houses,
homestays, and restaurants and also provides support for relocation and
temporary stays.
Lezo Putsure, founder of Educentre, spoke about his vision
to empower youth through entrepreneurship and innovation. He highlighted
Educentre’s mission to build a sustainable economy by fostering local talent,
hands-on learning, and mentorship from experienced professionals.
Hinoto Chophy, founder of Gogivers, a recruitment venture,
shared his journey of establishing a customer-centric platform aimed at
addressing the high unemployment rate in Nagaland.
By integrating technology and market insights, Gogivers is
building a bridge between job seekers and recruiters. It is currently operating
in Dimapur, with future plans for expansion across the region.
Model Christian College: Model Christian College celebrated
its annual cultural day on the theme "Echoes of culture: a spectrum of
heritage and identity" on Saturday at the college auditorium.
According to an update, Watienla Jamir, retired Director of
Horticulture and advisor to the Nagaland Flower Growers Society, Kohima,
attended the occasion as the special guest.
Speaking on the occasion, she said that Nagas have long been
practicing conservation and living a sustainable lifestyle. This has been their
distinct cultural practice since time immemorial.
The speaker mentioned that the customs of the forefathers
and even the local languages are on the verge of extinction. She stressed the
importance of preserving and embracing traditional practices, such as traditional
clothing, and documenting them for future generations. She also mentioned that
traditional arts and crafts should be practiced, as they will help sustain a
livelihood.
She encouraged the gathering to teach and advocate for
conversation and storytelling within the community and on social media
platforms. The programme ended with the distribution of prizes to the
participants.
Yemhi Memorial College: Yemhi Memorial College, Dimapur,
hosted its inter-departmental debate competition on Saturday at the college
auditorium.
The event was organised by the department of English, aiming
to foster critical thinking, public speaking, and intellectual engagement among
students.
The competition witnessed participation from various
departments, including English, Economics, Political Science, History,
Education, and Sociology. The topic for the debate was "Should vocational
training be made mandatory for all students?"
After a rigorous round of deliberation, Torunkhum of BA 6th
Semester from the department of Political Science emerged as the winner of the
competition.
