Our Correspondent
Kohima | January 9
"Youth are the force for fostering unity and development in the society and youth are the agents of change in modern society," said Home Minister Y. Patton while addressing the 2nd Japukong Range Youth Organization (JRYO) general conference cum 5th volleyball tournament today at Japu village.
He also stated that youth are the pillars and leaders of the society and they will shape the future society by replacing the past generation in key political, social and cultural roles with new leadership.
In this, Patton urged the Japu youth and Nagas in general to cultivate positive mindset and help grow a healthy future Nagaland.
Stating that Aos are considered the most advanced tribe among the other tribes, he urged the Aos in general to play a positive role in transforming the society in social and political aspects.
Patton also pointed out that Nagas are sports loving people. He encouraged the participants and Nagas in general to be professional and maintain physical fitness and strive at national and international level and bring laurels to the state.
Parliamentary Secretary for Agriculture & Chairman NSAMB, Dr. Benjongliba Aier also urged the youth to keep the commitment in every aspect to strive for excellence and also urged them to fear and trust God to excel.
Asangla Longchar, Assistant Teacher, Government High School Alongkima, spoke on the conference theme ‘Commitment to excellence’.
The 3-day long 5th volleyball tournament was formally inaugurated by T Nungsang Ao, Commissioner & Secretary for Soil & Water Conservation.
Altogether, 16 teams from 12 villages are taking part in the tournament, which will go on till January 11.
