Diphupar Naga Students’ Union holds 23rd Bienniel Conference
Morung Express News
Dimapur | May 13
Parliamentary Secretary for Irrigation & Flood Control, N. Jacob Zhimomi called for greater introspection to deal with the problem of unemployment in Nagaland. Speaking at the inaugural session of the 23rd Bienniel General Conference of the Diphupar Naga Students’ Union (DNSU) at the NEZCC, 3rd Mile, Zhimomi asserted that reviving the culture of hardwork “which our forefathers instilled in us” has become all the more imperative in a society wholly dependent on the government sector for jobs.
The belief that government job is the best and the only option has over-burdened the government with most students only too eager to complete college and wait for government jobs to come their way. However, he maintained that simply getting a college degree is not enough. “Merely getting a degree… getting an education which cannot be used will not give you a job,” he said.
Reminding that the government sector is now saturated and with excess employment making the matter more problematic, he added that the state government cannot be expected to employ each and every educated youth. With the Nagaland state government surviving on ‘Grant-in-aid’ from the Central government and with 60-70 percent of the state budget going towards remuneration of employees, he stated that little gets left for development activities.
Such a scenario calls for greater emphasis on skill development or skilling the youth, he said. With skills either acquired or inherent, the state’s youth will be in a position to become self-employed. This will in turn lessen the burden on the government and allow it to focus on other areas of development, while it will provide a much needed thrust to the state’s static economy, he said.
President of the Naga Students Federation, Subenthung Kithan while stating that the Naga youth today is confronted with many challenges held that it is imperative for the DNSU to focus on the educational front to overcome the challenges. While urging the students to use the “student life” to the maximum potential and inculcating a positive approach to life, he said that resigning to a life of criticism and accusing one another will not bring the desired result.
Calling for prudence in the sphere of social media, he held that the medium should be used wisely and for good cause and not merely to criticise the leaders and the government for all the problems facing the society today. “Trying to belittle your leader, remember you’re belittling yourself too.”
Outgoing DNSU president, Sakulemba Jamir challenged the students “to get out your comfort zone” and look for avenues to become self-reliant. According to him, the Naga society inspite of all its flaws has scope “to look at the brighter side” and march forward.
The conference witnessed the election of a new team of DNSU office bearers. The swearing in ceremony was conducted at the valedictory programme, which had Parliamentary Secretary for Tourism, C. Apok Jami as the chief guest.
