Morung Express News
Dimapur | May 21
Parliamentary Secretary for Economics & Statistics, Tovihoto Ayemi has encouraged art/drawing among students especially school going children in their formative years stating that art was important in developing and improving their skills at the crucial stage of growing up.
He was speaking as the chief guest during the prize distribution ceremony of the 4th Open Drawing Competition cum Felicitation Programme organized by Hindu Yuva Sanga at Pranab Jubilee Auditorium, Dimapur on Sunday.
Stating that art is an important part of a learning process rather than a learning product, Tovihoto said that the skills pupils learn in art contributes to their academic achievement besides developing a child’s creativity. “Drawing is a visual language learnt by many students even before beginning schools,” he said and added that parents and teachers need to be aware that children learn a lot more from visual sources now than in the past.
He also asserted the need to revive art even among the public in order to develop a positive nature and appreciate natural beauty. He said the society today lacked in aesthetic approaches in every work, which was very important to develop a balanced, sensitive and creative mind with latent talent.
He lauded the meritorious students of HSLC & HSSLC students for their hard work which was being recognized. The chief guest also encouraged the organizers to let their motto, “Culture of Peace” be truly reflected in all your endeavours.
The programme was attended by a host of invitees and dignitaries.
