Dimapur, March 20 (EMN): The celebration of International Women’s Week at the Government Higher Secondary School’s (GHSS) auditorium in Longleng culminated on March 16. The Longleng division of the Information and Public Relations informed on March 19.
The programme was conducted on the theme ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao,’ (Hindi for ‘save girl child, educate girl child’) during which various activities such as cultural performances and competitions in painting, drawing, and essay were conducted, the IPR informed.
Based on the theme, the principal of the GHSS, B Watisangla Aier, spoke during the occasion asserting that ‘women can take pride in empowering functional knowledge that can bring positive change in the society.’
Aier also stated that ‘Those who move ahead constantly and not being discouraged by failures or obstacles in life will succeed in every life’ and that ‘No matter how educated and advance we are, we cannot progress without discipline.’
The deputy commissioner of Longleng, John Tsulise Sangtam, also spoke during the function. He appreciated the initiatives and cooperation shown by different heads of institutions in making the programme a success. He said also that he was encouraged by the participation of students in the activities during the weeklong celebration.
