Pfutsero College joins North East NSS Festival 2024

July 8, 2024 10 Views No Comment

Kohima, July 8 (MExN): Twenty NSS volunteers from Pfutsero Government College led by programme officer Nüveta Khüsoh, represented Nagaland at the North East NSS Festival 2024, held at Manipur University, Imphal from July 1 to 5 last.

The festival, held under the theme ‘Digital Youth: Transforming India Together,’ was organized by the NSS Cell of Manipur University, Canchipur, in collaboration with the Regional Directorate, NSS Guwahati under the aegis of Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India.

Professor N. Lokendra Singh, Vice-Chancellor of Manipur University and Nakul Chandra Deori, Youth Officer, NSS, NER Guwahati, Ministry of YR&S, Govt of India graced the event as the chief guest and guest of honour respectively.

Around 300 volunteers from five states participated in the festival.

In the inaugural session, the Chief Guest emphasized the demographic digital transformation of India. He highlighted how digital technology has penetrated every part of the country, making many processes paperless.

He encouraged volunteers to upgrade their knowledge about new technologies, as constant self-improvement in technological, educational, mental, and financial aspects is crucial.

He urged everyone to learn something new every day.

Regional Director of NSS, Guwahati, Jangjilong, delivered a short speech, encouraging volunteers to prepare themselves to build the nation. He stressed that the change needed for the nation starts with each individual.

Among others, the festival was marked by literary competitions such as quizzes, extempore speeches, essay writing, slogan creation and spot painting competition.

The participants visited the Anthropology Department, where they gained firsthand exposure to regional cultural artifacts.

The festival culminated with a vibrant cultural event featuring captivating performances that celebrated the rich traditions of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Nagaland, Manipur, and Sikkim.