Dimapur, August 14 (MExN): The North East Institute of Social Science and Research (NEISSR) celebrated its 3rd Freshers’ Day on August 12 under the theme “Together towards tomorrow” with Prof. Lanunungsang Ao, Former Pro-vice Chancellor, Nagaland University as Chief Guest.
Speaking on the occasion, the chief guest stressed on the importance of believing in oneself and preparing for better tomorrow. He encouraged the students to look beyond the horizon of Social Work and broaden their perspective to alter the scenario of the society.
“Students should not be governed or guided by small mindsets. Social workers are needed in every field’ be it administration, law enforcement, financial sector, teaching etc.,” a press release mentioned Prof. Lanunungsang as saying.
Dr. Fr. C.P. Anto, the Principal, welcomed the forty fresh MSW students from different North East states and asked them to be more humane in their approach to transform the society. “Before becoming professional social workers, we all need to become fully human being and then we are able to feel the pulse of the poor and the needy in our society. It is important for anyone to become a part of the society and be one with the common people to experience change,” the release mentioned Fr. Anto as saying.
He also asked the students to become action oriented in their approach rather than just talkers. “The need of the hour is individuals who are action oriented and put their words into actions,” Fr. Anto added.
The first Master of Social Work Institute under Nagaland University, NEISSR specializes in Peace and Conflict Transformation Studies (first institute in India), Youth Development, and Community Development.
Rev Dr. Shiwoto Assumi, Senior Pastor, NCRC invoked the blessing of God for the gathering. Rev. Fr. Chacko, Rector, Good Shepherd Seminary, and Dr. Mathew John, Director, Shalom Rehabilitaion Centre, also motivated the students to start dreaming and start acting for a better society and to make the dreams into reality.
