Dr I Longrizung Trust Award 2026 recipients Sentienla Jamir and Yashienla Pongen with family members of the late Dr Longrizung during the award presentation in Mokokchung on October 20. (Morung Photo)
Morung Express News
Mokokchung | October 21
The Dr I Longrizung Trust has honoured two Longkhum students, Sentienla Jamir and Yashienla Pongen, for qualifying NEET-UG 2026 and securing admission to MBBS programmes. The awardees received a grant of Rs 40,000 each during a ceremony held at Longkhum Fellowship Hall in Mokokchung town on October 20.
The award was instituted by the Trust to encourage and support deserving students from Longkhum village pursuing medical education.
It also seeks to uphold the values and spirit of service associated with the late Dr Longrizung.
A distinguished physician and humanitarian, Dr Longrizung dedicated his life to serving people, particularly those from economically disadvantaged and difficult-to-access communities.
He was among the founding members of Fazl Ali College, Mokokchung, and received several honours, including the Best Citizen of India Award in 1988, the Vijay Ratna Award in 1997 and the Gold Star Award from London in 1998.
Established by his family following his passing in 2006, the Trust continues his legacy through humanitarian, medical and educational initiatives. Its activities include organising free medical camps, assisting economically disadvantaged individuals and supporting young people pursuing higher education.
The programme included a welcome address by Dr Obangjungla, a member of the Trust, followed by the presentation of the awards and speeches by the awardees, their family members and representatives of the Longkhum Village Council, Longkhum Senso Telongjem, Longkhumtsur Telongjem and Longkhum Students’ Union.
In her acceptance speech, Sentienla said her achievement was the result of the support and encouragement of many people. She shared that she completed her high school education at Queen Mary Higher Secondary School and her higher secondary education at Mayangnokcha Government Higher Secondary School. Having appeared for NEET in 2025 without qualifying, she said she remained determined and succeeded in the examination this year. She added that the Trust Award had motivated and encouraged her.
Yashienla attributed her achievement to the guidance and support of her family and teachers. She express gratitude to the family of Dr Longrizung for their encouragement and sought continued prayers for her future studies.
The Trust expressed the hope that both awardees would pursue their medical education with dedication and, inspired by Dr Longrizung’s life, use their knowledge and profession in the service of humanity.
Since its establishment, the award has been presented to three individuals.
