The South Indian Bank, Dimapur Branch donated Aqua Guard (Storage Cooler cum Purifier) to the Peace Centre (NEISSR & Peace Channel) 7th Mile, Chümoukedima. It was inaugurated by Mr. Muralimohan D, Cheif Manager, Regional Office, Kolkata and Mr. Samudrajit Gogoi, Dimapur Bank Manager in the presence of Rev. Fr. Mathew Thuniampral, Governing Board Member, NEISSR, Dr. Fr. C. P. Anto, Prinicipal, NEISSR and Director, Peace Channel and Rev. Fr. Khing, Vice Principal, NEISSR on 22-03-23 which also coincides with World Water Day. A Short programme was conducted at Peace Centre hall by the students for the Inauguration.
Dear Friends Greetings from Peace Channel and NEISSR. With the emergence need of skills and career guidance for the students, we want to reach out to all the students who have appeared their class 10 and 12 exams. As discussed in the Pastoral Meeting, Most. Rev Bishop James Thoppil requested us to send to all the Father’s and Sisters. Kindly select a few competent students for online and offline learning, we are on mission to help the students get maximum opportunity and not for any business purpose. We request you to help us send two or three students.
*PASSION FOR EXCELLENCE* We are organising the *15th Passion for Excellence on Career Guidance and Leadership Programme* on 4th and 5th April 2023 Registration link: https://forms.gle/NwpGJ87Mchjrx7Kz7
The NSS unit of North East Institute of Social Sciences and Research (NEISSR) in collaboration with IQAC cell conducted a mass cleanliness drive on 5th April, 2023 in the campus with the aim to beautify the environment of the institute. The volunteers along with the other club members of the Institute collectively carried out the work in a systematic order which included disposal of garbage, land leveling, clearing of grass and drainage, rearrangement of parking slot and maintenance of flower garden to beautify the campus. NEISSR Desk
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May I kindly request you to pass it on to our class VIII and above students. This regular orientations on civil services will help our children and youth to dream big. Please help our children and youth to build our region. It’s our collaborative mission. One day we will be proud to have our students cracking the exams. Thank you in advance for your kindness.
The NEISSR family congratulates Ms. Zhovino Kechü (4th Semester, Batch of 2021) and Ms. C. Kongden (4th Semester, Batch of 2021) for clearing UGC NET, 2023.
Professional Social work students exhorted to contribute to new knowledge and developmental strategies.
North East Institute of Social Sciences and Research (NEISSR) organized an interface with an expert on the topic ‘Challenges of Naga Youth and possibilities of higher studies abroad’ on 10th May, 2023 at Peace Center, Chümoukedima.
The resource person, Dr. Fr. Abraham Lotha, Parish priest in Metuchan Diocese USA, a prolific writer who did his studies from Columbia University, USA, president of Lotha academy and educationist and friend of youth gave his view based on two perspectives: as a Naga and also as a Naga living in the States. He shared that one challenge which the Naga Youths are facing is the lack of opportunities. He expressed that the Naga Youth do not lack intelligent but due to the lack of opportunities, limited choice and options they are not able to develop and actualized their potentials and are also not able to dream. He also stated that many Naga youth are so used to their comfort zone and are satisfied with the mediocrity. So, he encouraged the students not to limit their thinking and be caught up in a world within oneself, within Nagaland and North East but to explore, dare to dream big, to be open to learn and love learning. He gave various examples of how people in the United States has broad mind and how they dare to dream big. He stated that in the United States, when a student applies for the college, they don’t look upon college as an end to the means but as an opportunity to do something big. He also emphasized on three aspects required for learners: Creativity, Problem Solving and Critical thinking.
Thereafter, a short interactive session was held. The interactive session was well-received and the participants appreciated the opportunity to engage in a meaningful discussion. The programme was moderated by Mr. Hika Awomi MSW 4th Semester and the vote of thanks was conveyed by Ms. Elizabeth Pojar Assistant Professor, NEISSR.
The session was attended by the students, management, teaching and non-teaching staffs of NEISSR.
A press release by NEISSR stated that during the training, participants were enlightened with eight different employability skills, designed with practical exercises and activities of eight skills, group discussion, group learning’s, presentation, ice breaking etc. After every session the students were given opportunity to evaluate and share their learning.
The workshop program was facilitated by Meriakthule N Chewang, research project staff, NEISSR, while Dr. Fr. Francis, principal of St. Xavier College welcomed the facilitators and encouraged the students to cooperate and learn maximum from the facilitator.
The three-day workshop program included the pledge to apply the learnings in everyday life so as to enhance their knowledge, develop skills and become competent and employable.
NGO FORUM UNDER THE AEGIS OF PEACE CHANNEL, NEISSR AND NACWR CONDUCTED SEMINAR OF ARTICLE 371 (A)
Seminar on Article 371(A) cum 1st general meeting of Govt Recognized NGO’s in Nagaland was conducted on 25th May at NEISSER Conference hall organized by Peace Channel, NEISSR, NACWR and NGO forum with an objective to impart the man concept of Article 371(A). The programme was chaired by Dr. Hasheto Chishi, director of Indigenous cultural Society. All together 107 participants attended for the programme.
Speaking on the occasion the resource person Dr. Luhevi Achumi, District and Session Judge (Retd), Head GB, Luhevi Village shared on the legal perspective on Article 371 (A) stating that four special provision are provided to the Nagas under the Article 371(A) viz. Religious on social practices of the Nagas, Nagas customary law and procedure, administration of Civil and Communal justice involving Decision according to Naga Customary Law, Ownership and transfer of land and its resources, shall apply to the state of Nagaland by a resolution to decide; by the Nagaland Legislative Assembly, however he added that the special power given to the governor with respect to law and order and the provision under Article 245(2) has the power to over role the special provision under Article 371(A).
He also elucidated that during the olden days the Naga customary laws were used in settling cases or issues yet the people have became ignorant and were not aware of the customary law.
Mrs. Monalias Changkijan, editor Nagaland Page, Speaking on her perspective said Article 371(A) is completely silent with the economic factor. There is no provision under Article 371 (A) on how the state can formulate the economy of the state. She also mentioned that Article 371 (A) protects our culture, customary laws. She further mentioned that Article 371(A) does not have anything on electoral laws stating that nowhere it is mentioned that the village authority or the GB’s can select a candidate for election to the state assembly, which the Nagas are practicing which are contrary or against the people’s representative Act. She also mentions the Naga laws and practice that preclude women from political status, land ownership, inheritance and how Nagas are practicing patriarchal in its present form.
She further elucidated that the Naga women are being marginalized for centuries yet only men are privy to resources from the state, central, clans, tribal, land ownership etc. she added that, the women will get economic empowerment and the political power only when their rights and entitlements are provided.
Speaking on the beneficiaries’ perspective, the President, GB’s Federation, Mr. Salim Konyak stated on the journey of the Naga’s struggle and how the Article 371(A) came into being. He also added that the Nagas bought the Article 371 (A) with blood; this article has protected the rights of the Naga and from being exploited. However on development, this has hampered a lot as Nagas are setting on top of the government. He also question why Nagas got Article 371 (A) and what they were doing with it.
Speaking on the Respondent perspective Mr. Savi Liegise, Former President Naga council stated that Article 371(A) is a legal matter, he also emphasis on the four special provision mentioned by Dr. Luhevi Achumi. He added that Article 371 (A) is as good as independence but it has not been implemented in any logic as none has tasted the Article 371 (A) in its true perspective. He also stated that Nagaland is under a serious thread as Article 371 (A) a veto power of the state legislative assembly and if not modified at the earliest, everything will change and there will be a revolution. He also justified that Article 371 (A) is not to wage war with the government but to safeguard the Nagas as a whole.
Speaking on the Observer perspective Adv. Limanokchet stated that Article 371 (A) is a living words and not just a written documents, he also emphasized on women issues, taxation issues, judicial over-reach, marriage act etc. Mrs. Nungshirenla Aier, Advisor Naga Women Council, also spoke on the rights of the women stating that women are so much limited to the kitchen and are looked down therefore women should be empowered to protect their own rights both in socio-political status.
The whole programme was moderated by Dr. Fr. CP Anto, Director, Peace channel and Principal of NEISSR. He concluded the session with a challenged to each woman to come out of the cocoon and bring a changed. He also encouraged the participants to educate the people by educating themselves first.
Cleanliness begins with self-responsibility and the desire to be clean
North East Institute of Social Sciences and Research (NEISSR) launched an inaugural programme of Clean India Campaign organized by the IQAC Cell, NEISSR in collaboration with National Service Scheme (NSS), NEISSR with a Motto: Not Me but You at Peace Centre, Chumoukedima on 3rd October, 2022. Fr. Sajan Joseph, Director of Development Association of Nagaland (DAN) was the chief guest for the event. Dr. Fr. C.P Anto Principal of NEISSR and Director of Peace Channel in his welcome note emphasized on the importance of NSS and the core purpose to deliberate young boys and girls to rejuvenate their minds and to help the community needs at large. He encouraged the students by stating that one should not just be a kick starter but an active participant and agent in the society. He further added that as professional social workers we should be the master to heal and touch the life of the people with love and dignity. Speaking on the occasion, Chief guest Fr.Sajan Joseph, Director of Development Association of Nagaland, mentioned that being a part of NSS, every individual is entering into the new era of service with new responsibilities. He highlighted that clean India, is not a one day activity but it is something we need to inculcate in our everyday lives. He stressed on the importance of cleanliness by stating that cleanliness is the most important component in everyone’s life, one should not depend on others for cleanliness as it is our own responsibility to act when there is a need. Cleanliness and personal hygiene should start from us and from our own home. Every individual should have an equal responsibility to make our society and country a better place to live in clean and healthy environment. He concluded with a quote given by Mahatma Gandhi, “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others”. Earlier, the programme was chaired by Miss Juli Zhimomi, MSW 1st semester and an invocatory prayer by Miss Savirhu Domeh, BSW 1st Semester. Later, the programme ended with a vote of thanks by Miss. Irangsa Cerai, President Student Council, NEISSR followed by planting of saplings, beautification and cleanliness drive in the Institute campus.
