Our Correspondent
Kohima | Aug 5
Minister for Health & Family Welfare Dr. TM Lotha today asserted that Democratic Alliance of Nagaland (DAN) government is committed towards bringing positive change in the Naga society.
Towards this, he said, the government was doing several things for the youth, realizing that no concrete change is possible unless the youths are fully developed.
Addressing the 34th annual session-cum-freshers day of Kohima Lotha Students Union at the State Academy Hall, the Minister recalled that the government had declared the year of youth for two consecutive years. Through the government’s sponsorship, many youths got placement not only in India but abroad as well, he said. They are doing well and many have come back to take up entrepreneurship ventures in the state, he added.
The health Minister called upon the younger generation to change their mindset, attitude and behaviour ‘if they really want to see a better change in the Naga society.’
Maintaining that tremendous changes have taken place in the Naga society over the last 2-3 years, he said “We need to pick up more; we need to keep on learning.”
Dr. Lotha also strongly observed that change must take place from the individual “if we really want to change the Naga society. We want advancement. We do not want backwardness. We want a better change,” he advocated and asked the people to come forward and be ready to compete with the rest of the world.
“We are capable but we do not allow ourselves to develop,” he regretted and urged the youths to explore their talents and refrain from wasting their time. Asking the youths to be serious, he said “unless you change yourself first, you cannot tell others to change.” Encouraging the students to develop a sense of competition, he said one must do his best and try to show the best to the world. Dr. Lotha also regretted that human values are being lost in the Naga society, saying that people are not paying due attention towards work culture. “We should re-dedicate ourselves and willingness to work if we really want to bring change in the Naga society,” he said. He urged the youths to correct their mistakes and revive all the human values.
Earlier, Yilobeni, President Kohima Eloe Hoho and Medo Yhokha, president, Angami Students Union also spoke. Former NSF president Achumbemo Kikon shared on the session’s theme “Towards building a sustainable future.” YL Jami, Joint Secretary, Home, graced the afternoon session as the guest of honour.
