NSHRC Chairman, Justice Songkhupchung Serto at CHC Jalukie during the visit to Peren district on March 20. (DIPR Photo)
Peren, March 21 (MExN): A team from the Nagaland State Human Rights Commission (NSHRC) led by its Chairman, Justice Songkhupchung Serto arrived at Jalukie Town on a two-day visit to Peren District on March 20. He was accompanied by NSHRC Member, R Nzanbemo Lotha, Secretary, Limanenla and other officials. The purpose of their visit was to evaluate various welfare schemes and their implementation from Human Rights perspective, stated a DIPR report.
On the first day of the visit, Justice Serto held a meeting with the Principal and staff of Government Higher Secondary School Jalukie where concerns were raised by the Principal and teachers regarding shortage of math and science teachers, shortage of classrooms, lack of adequate infrastructures and educational facilities, hostel for students belonging to economically poor background and the overall functioning of the school.
While stating that science stream offers diverse career opportunities, Serto emphasized on the importance of introducing science stream in higher secondary level. He also suggested the school to construct overhead water tank which can be utilised in school bathrooms and toilets.
The team then visited CHC Jalukie to particularly take stock of the medical services and facilities available in the hospital and also interacted with CMO Peren and staff of CHC Jalukie.
On the second day on March 21, the team conducted a visit to Jalukie Police Station and had a lengthy interaction with the police personnel, followed by organizing an awareness programme on the Role of Human Rights Commissions in Advancing and Protecting Human Rights at Women Welfare Hall, Jalukie Town with the CSOs, Students body, Women Organization, various Government departments, local GBs and VCCs, Administrative Officers and Police Personnel.
Delivering a keynote address in the awareness programme, NSHRC Chairman, Justice S Serto stressed on how National and State Human Rights Commission came into being. He also spoke on the functions and roles of the Commission as well as on how to file a complaint if the authorities failed to prevent the violation of Human Rights.
NSHRC Member, R Nzanbemo Lotha in his speech said basically Human Rights Commission is like a court, which was established to protect and promote Human Rights. Mentioning that no fees will be charged when any complaints are addressed to the Commission, he encouraged the gathering to come forward and file a complaint if they are deprived of their rights or their rights is violated.
Advocate, Neiteo Koza also spoke on Right to Health & Education. The awareness programme was chaired by NSHRC Secretary, Limanenla, while vote of thanks was delivered by ADC Jalukie, TL Kiusumong Tikhir.
Later, they also proceeded to Ahthibung to visit GHSS, PHC and Police Station.
