Dimapur, December 7 (MExN): A team of 25 female students along with four faculty members from four different colleges affiliated to Shreemati Nathibai Damodar Thackersey (SNDT) Women's University, Mumbai led by Renuka Prajapati are on a visit to colleges in Nagaland as part of cultural exchange programme. Through the initiative of the Director, Directorate of Higher Education, Nagaland the following five colleges from Dimapur and Kohima were selected for cultural exchange programme i.e. Mount Mary College, C-Edge College and Tetso College from Dimapur district and Kohima Arts College and Japfu Christian College from Kohima district.
Mount Mary College: The team visited Mount Mary College, Chumukedima on December 5 where the students from Mumbai presented the rich tradition and culture of Maharashtra and the students of Mount Mary College presented and introduced the rich culture and tradition of the Nagas through the representation of traditional attire of all the tribes of Nagaland. There was also an educational interaction session between the students.
The visit was organised by National Service Scheme (NSS), Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India under National Integration Camp (NIC). The local coordination for the visiting team was managed by the Chairman of Mount Mary College, Chumukedima.
A press release informed that the visiting team will culminate their journey to Nagaland by attending the Hornbill Festival where they are likely to make a guest cultural presentation of Maharashtra.
Kohima College: In Kohima, a cultural exchange programme with visiting delegates and students from SNDT Women’s University, Mumbai was held at Kohima College on December 7. This visit was part of the latter’s 100 year Centenary celebration which involves an educational tour with colleges in Nagaland.
Dr. Watijungshi, Principal, Kohima College in his welcome address apprised the visitors as to how Kohima College is one of the two government colleges in Kohima and also the second oldest college in the capital. He added that the college is nestled in Kohima, the biggest village in Asia.
Ameü Kire, HoD, Education Department, Kohima College shared on the history of the College and informed that today, the college has made great strides with a student enrollment strength of 1500, Faculty strength of 52 and 38 Ministerial staff. The students of Kohima College, under the supervision of Cheryl Kevichusa, Asst. Professor, entertained the audience with a Fashion Show titled, ‘A Glimpse of Traditional & Modern Naga Attires’. The College Choir also regaled all present with the musical piece, ‘I have a Dream’.
The students of SNDT Women University, Mumbai participated with presentation of traditional dance, invoking God’s blessings, after which they also sang their University song. A presentation into the culture, tradition, literature, food habits, and nature of the film industry and attire of Maharashtra was given. This was presented through speech and varied dances such as ‘Lazim’, ‘Jojwa’ etc.
Renuka Prajata, Team Leader and NSS Coordinator, shared about the history of SNDT University and how it was founded on 5th July 1916, with the objective to liberate and empower women through education. A time of interaction between the students of Kohima College and SNDT University followed.
