Temjenmenba, Advisor, Transport and Technical Education speaking during the Platinum Jubilee celebration of the Jangpetkong Kaketshir Telungjem Mungdang (JKTM).
Morung Express News
Mokokchung | December 18
The Platinum Jubilee celebration of the Jangpetkong Kaketshir Telungjem Mungdang (JKTM) was formally opened by Temjenmenba, Advisor, Transport and Technical Education on Monday at Alongkima village, Mokokchung. The jubilee is celebrated on the theme ‘Mita yanglushidi’, roughly translated as transforming vigilantly, and is being attended by delegates from all the villages and sub-units of the JKTM.
Temjenmenba while speaking on the theme of the jubilee pointed out that transforming a society depends largely on each individual in the community. He challenged all, especially the students’ community, to become better versions of ourselves to bring a transformation in the society.
Speaking about the economic scenario of the society, Temjenmenba said that the world is changing in a very fast manner with artificial intelligence revolutionizing the world society. In this fast changing world, a time might come when the mineral resources in the Jangpetkong range would also have to be exploited for economic growth. He wondered whether the minerals like petroleum could be substituted by alternative energy sources in the near future.
He urged the students to ponder on that aspect. He further asserted that the natural resources will have to be exploited in the near future which will lead to economic growth leading to assimilation of different cultures through intermarriages of different races of people. He therefore asked the students to be prepared for such a scenario stressing on preserving the rich cultural values and traditions. “Transforming our society depends on you and me, so let us not forget the values of our forebears and not forget our God,” the Advisor told the students.
DIGP (Training), Imnalensa, IPS, also exhorted the gathering where he talked about the unemployment problem plaguing the state. He pointed out that there are 72,000 registered educated unemployed youths in Nagaland. In this regard, he said that while aspiring for a government job is a good; but, pursuing jobs in the private sector is also very important.
Therefore, he called for skill-upgradation and hard work among the youth. He also called for a change in mindset and take informed decisions. Advisor for Tribal Affairs & Sericulture,
Imkongmar also spoke at the programme. Lanutoshi, President, AKM, Jangpetkong Senso Mungdang President, Purtoshi and ex-President of JKTM, L. Purtoshi also exhorted the gathering.
The JKTM President delivered the welcome speech while the Chairman, Alongkima Ad-hoc Town also addressed the audience.
The programme was led by Lendilong, ex-President JKTM while Pastor of Chungliyimsen Baptist Church invoked God’s blessings. The Alongkima Town Students Union performed a play as curtain raiser. A solemn tribute was also paid to the departed leaders of the JKTM by observing a moment of silence.
