Sashi Wapang Lanu, IRS peaking during the inaugural session of Myriad Fest of Immanuel College, Dimapur on February 1. Cosplay, poetry slam, spelling bee, mobile gaming and art competition were events featured during the inaugural session of the fest. (Morung Photo)
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Dimapur | February 1
Reiterating the need to enhance employment opportunities for the youths of the State and in tandem grow the economy as well, Sashi Wapang Lanu, IRS Additional Commissioner, Central Goods and Services Tax, Dimapur Commissionerate stated that ‘as Nagas need good government officers, we equally need good business people from the younger generation.’ He noted that Nagaland has the dubious distinction of having one of the highest unemployment rates in India at 25% against the national average of 9%.
Although the State had a high literacy rate, he questioned whether the people were pursuing only certain government jobs at the expense of other areas. The State government arrives at a figure of about 9,500 educated unemployed without opportunities being provided by the system every year. This is addition to the existing number of 70,000 job seekers as well. “So that’s the burden in numbers we have to address,” he remarked.
Speaking as the special guest during the inaugural session of the Myriad Fest of Immanuel College, Dimapur based on the theme, ‘Carpe Diem (Seize the day),’ the official further added that with the unprecedented growth of job seekers, not everyone will get a government job. It is thus pertinent to explore alternative avenues for employment.
The official noted that the business sector has been an area long disregarded by the Nagas. “While we are all chasing after government jobs, the market is being controlled by outsiders,” he viewed.
He thus advised the students on several key qualities which needed to be inculcated so as to prepare for the challenges ahead. These included learning to respond positively to failures through resilience, stepping out of one’s comfort zone in order to better understand oneself and working on networking and communication skills. Financial literacy and an individual’s relationship with money was another important quality that needed to be learnt in order adapt to the current digital age.
The other points were being mindfully aware of one’s own cultural roots and how it can be utilized as a tool to export to the outside world, as well as interacting with people from diverse backgrounds and utilizing available resources instead of waiting for the perfect conditions. “You have to learn to use what you have in your hand instead of always thinking of what you wish you had in your hands,” he declared.
Earlier, welcome address was delivered by Th Sharatchandra Singh, Principal of the college who stated that this was the first of its kind event for the college to organise. The Myriad Fest has its objectives of showcasing the talent, innovation and creativity of the students, he mentioned.
Cosplay, poetry slam, spelling bee, mobile gaming and art competition were among the events featured during the inaugural session of the fest.
The second day is set to witness competition, Mr and Miss Myriad, Voice of the Myriad and DJ night. There were also guest students from different colleges of Dimapur who were invited to the event.
