Kohima, October 22 (MExN): The first Alumni Day of Modern Institute of Teacher Education (MITE), Kohima was held on October 22 at MITE auditorium. It was organized by Modern Institute of Teacher Education Kohima Alumni Association (MITEKAA) and hosted by Zanbenthung Shitiri and Kazhüni Mahreo. The programme began with invocation prayer by Zapove Keyho, followed by welcome speech from R Mangam Konyak, Assistant Professor, MITE. The presidential address was given by Pangao Konyak, President, MITEKAA. He briefed about the initiation of the alumni association and also stressed on the need to have an active alumni association to keep the bond between the alumni and the institution to promote all round development. Pelee Hekha, Managing Director and Devanand Sinha, Principal, MITE exhorted the alumni. They gave a brief report on the changes and developments of the college since its inception. They also stressed on the role of alumni association in the development of the college. The need to have a strong network between the alumni and the institution in different spheres of life was emphasized. Speeches were delivered by former alumni association’s executives and MITE Student Union President. An interactive session was conducted thereafter on the topic ‘Relevance of teacher training with reference to B.Ed’. MITE Principal in a press release stated that during the interaction session, the alumni and faculty members shared their experiences and replied to queries.
