Kohima, October 5 (MExN): Children for Child Care Homes of Peren, Phek and Wokha districts had an eventful day at Raj Bhavan Kohima on October 5 with the Governor of Nagaland, PB Acharya, officers and staff of Raj Bhavan and other guest of the Governor.
Governor Acharya called on the children to have big dreams and ambitions and to take their studies seriously. Stating that the summit to success is not reached in a single leap, but in a series of determined steps he encouraged the children to take their education seriously as it was one important tool towards the leap.
The Governor also expressed gratitude to the care takes and coordinators of the Child Care Homes for their selfless service towards the society. He hoped that they will continue their laudable service for the welfare of the children.
Retd Chief Secretary, Banuo Z Jamir, while exhorting the gathering, appreciated the Governor Acharya for initiating and sharing the Raj Bhavan with the children, most of whom have not had the opportunity to even go out beyond their place of residence. She hoped that it will be an experience for each one of them to remember for a life time and also expand their minds and hearts to aspire to achieve great things in life.
She called on the children to make most of the visit to the Raj Bhavan as most children in the State will very rarely, if at all, get the opportunity to interact with the Governor like this. She encouraged them to learn from him and be blessed. She also expressed her appreciation to all proprietors, coordinators and Child Care Institutions for the love and compassion in managing such institutions for deprived children.
Chairperson of the programme, Kikasangla Aier while delivering the welcome address stated that it was a first of its kind programme in the history of Raj Bhavan Kohima and was being initiated by the Governor of Nagaland, PB Acharya and his Lady Wife, Kavita Acharya.
The first day of the outreach programme for children from Child Care Institutions also witnessed song presentation by the children from Pren, Phek and Wokha. Games were also played at the lawns of the Raj Bhavan which was enthusiastically participated by all present. The Governor also present carom board, board games, skipping ropes amongst other stationeries to all Child Care Institutions.
Director PR & Media, Rotary Club of Mumbai Ghatkopar, Manpreet Singh, who was present on the occasion, announced that he will be adopting two Child Care Homes from Wokha District as part of his contributions towards citizen social responsibility.
PRO to Governor in a press release stated that all together 11 children from Peren, 14 form Wokha and 42 from Phek attended the programme.
