An Adult Literacy Campaign was launched at Yanthamo village under Chukitong Block on August 6.
Morung Express News
Wokha | August 6
An Adult Literacy Campaign was launched at Yanthamo village under Chukitong Block on August 6 as part of the PRI-CDO convergence initiative, aiming to promote inclusive education and empower adult learners in the region.
The campaign is a collaborative effort of Zukhumki Federation NSRLM, Chukitong Block, in partnership with the District Administration, Department of School Education, and the District Hub for Empowerment of Women (DHEW).
Delivering the keynote address, SDO (Civil) Wokha, Echungbemo Erui, emphasised that learning has no age limit and encouraged villagers to actively engage with the initiative. He highlighted that basic literacy is foundational to opening up new opportunities and improving quality of life.
The Senior SDEO, Wokha, also addressed the gathering and called on the community to take full advantage of the campaign for personal and social growth.
Merithung Patton, Gender Specialist at DHEW, spoke on the objectives of Mission Shakti and underscored the department’s continued efforts towards gender inclusivity and literacy across all age groups.
The Village Chairman of Yanthamo and other village leaders expressed their support for the campaign. Block Programme Manager, NSRLM, appealed to all village-based organisations to participate meaningfully in the literacy drive.
The programme was chaired by Ajanbeni Ngullie, Vice President of Zukhumki Federation.
