Poumai women in Dimapur celebrate 25th Anniversary

Published on Jun 10, 2025

DIMAPUR — The Poumai Naga Naotumai Me Dimapur (Poumai Naga Women Union) celebrated its 25th Anniversary under the theme “Growing Together in Unity” at the Poumai Baptist Church, Dimapur, on Tuesday.
Speaking at the event, Chief Guest Amongla Ashiho Asoumai, an entrepreneur, stated that women play a pivotal role in the growth of children, families, and society.
A portion of the crowd at 25th Anniversary of Poumai Naga Naotumai Me Dimapur on Tuesday. (EM Images)
She emphasised the importance of preserving and learning one's native language, noting that it is crucial for effective communication, social connections, building relationships, and fostering a sense of community and identity.
Amongla, who is from the Ao Naga tribe, shared that she learned Poula (the Poumai language) within six months of marriage to a Poumai and encouraged the gathering to learn their husbands' language, highlighting its many advantages.

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Guest of Honour Caroline Kezo, Deputy Manager, SBI, Dimapur, shared how Poumai women have significantly contributed to societal growth, particularly in education. She mentioned that the first Naga woman pilot is from the community, alongside many other successful individuals, including a DIG in the Indian paramilitary force.
‘I would like to encourage our Poumai women to be role models in the family and society,’ she said.
She also highlighted the importance of preserving one’s culture and staying updated with developments around us, including government welfare programmes and health schemes that can positively impact one's life.
Earlier in the programme, Rone Troio, President of Poumai Naga Naotumai Me Dimapur, welcomed the guests and members of the union who braved the humid weather to attend the event, besides expressing the need for unity which is encapsulated in the theme of the event.
Poumai women presenting a folk song during the 25th Anniversary celebration on Tuesday. (EM Images)
Leaders from the Poumai Naga Hoho Nagaland, Poumai Naga Hoho Dimapur, Poumai Naga Tsüdoumai Me Dimapur, and Poumai Naga Naotumai Me Kohima also spoke at the event, while Lunürou Sounü, Secretary of the Silver Jubilee Committee, led the introduction, and V. Lydia Pukhomai, Convener of the Silver Jubilee Committee, delivered the vote of thanks.