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By Sandemo Ngullie

Kisama, September 22

Ten mountain and hill states of India today joined the 1st Indian Himalaya youth summit which is underway here as part of the Sustainable Mountain Development Summit-III Nagaland. Joining this two day summit, 52 participants from Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Assam, Nagaland, ManiGovernment office-thats pur, Mizoram, Tripura, good i want to buy it. Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh share their views The Morung Express and ideas on sustainable POLL QUESTIOn development and challengVote on www.morungexpress.com es, which will continue till SMS your answer to 9862574165 September 23. Gracing the inauguShould VIP security be ral function, Minister for reduced and instead Youth Resources & Sports be redeployed towards Merentoshi Jamir thanked public security? the Indian Mountain Initiative (IMI) for its initiative to Yes no Others sponsor the various SusWill the ‘death penalty’ tainable Mountain Develdeter incidents of rape and opment Forums, of which sexual-violence? Kohima is the third edition. Yes 30% He asserted that moun42% no tains have been perceived 28%

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Boshi Vamuzo passes away

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Kohima, September 22 (mexN): Thupusato Vamuzo (Boshi), son of former chief minister Vamuzo passed away today. Boshi, born on 17.7.1972, served as general secretary of the Naga People’s Front (NPF) central office. Several people paid respect at the send-off service held here at Seikhazou this afternoon. NPF President Dr. Shurhozelie Liezietsu, Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) Speaker Chotisuh Sazo, Trustee of Initiatives for Change India Niketu Iralu, representative from Yorubami Welfare Organization Kohima and several others spoke at the service. Minister for Roads & Bridges Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu, parliamentary secretaries Deo Nukhu, Neiba Kronu, Zhaleo Rio and Yitachu, former minister Zachilhu Vadeo, former NLA Speaker Zhovehu Lohe, former minister N. Theyo and several other dignitaries were also present at the service. The send- off service was led by Chikhungo Puro, associate pastor CBCK while senior pastor Rev. Khrotso Mero delivered a message. After the service, Boshi’s mortal remains were sent to Yorubami village in Chozuba SubDivision of Phek district.

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as remote and fragile regions of the world and viewed from the perspective of scenic beauty, tourism, trekking or climbing. Stating that people often lose perspective of the contribution that mountains have made for the survival of human kind, he said the great Himalayas contributed largely towards the cooling of the planet thus creating conducive atmosphere for life forms to exist. Jamir stressed on the need to identify and utilize eco services the mountains can give us. He said living in the mountains has drawbacks as it cannot have communication services like road, rail and air services as in the plains. The high level of poverty in the mountain region is another major handicap along with backwardness and being disaster-prone. There is an urgent need, stated the minister, to refine and redefine the developmental parameters that are often forced on us based on policies designed

10 mountain states join Indian Himalaya youth summit at Kisama

Expected Output: By End Of Summit, Participants Will-

for the plains. “We are a privileged generation that has complete access to all modern technologies and we need to harness these technologies to make our mountains sustainable,” he said. The minister termed the summit as necessary and important for moun-

a forum to address common goals in creating a sustainable future for “our mountains and our generations.” MLA Mmhonlumo Kikon, chairman MARCOFED in a keynote address said, “This gathering of youths from all the western and eastern Himalayan states and the other states of

• Have an enhanced understanding about concept of sustainable development and sustainability challenges • Have an understanding about complexity of sustainability and the action possible at individual or community level to combat the challenges • Have reflected upon their own choices and lifestyle and resolve action for change, if necessary • Have developed a declaration with recomMinister Merentoshi and MARCOFED chairman Mmhonlumo with participants of mendations to integrate youth summit as part of Sustainable Mountain Development Summit-III on September youth perspective 22 at Kisama. (Morung Photo)

SMC falls into liabilities as edu dept releases ‘meager’ funds

Dimapur, September 22 (mexN): Representatives of the School Management Committee (SMC) of Dimapur are dismayed over “the system of fund sanction for construction of GPS/GMS under SSA.” Referring to Government Primary School and Government Middle School under the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan Scheme, chairmen from various colonies (Y. Zhimo Colony, Chakhesang Colony, Kacharigaon, K. Sachu Colony and Zeliangrong Ward-18) of SMC Dimapur have said that as per guidelines from the Nagaland Education Depart-

ment, “the construction was supposed to be completed by March 2013. In this respect, the SMC keeping in view the importance and welfare of the students’ community had taken up the construction work with every possible source from our end along with the first installment sanctioned last year (November 2012).” According to the SMC team, “the sincere effort of the SMC has enabled the 2013 academic classes inspite of some inconvenience faced by the students and teaching faculty staff due to construction activities.” However, after a gap of ten (10) months, a

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three promotions: Literacy Promotion: Peace Club members will promote two illiterate persons to attain literacy. Peace promotion: Killing selfishness, fighting against all ‘ism’, working for common brotherhood, universality, inner peace, importance of peace and promoting dialogue. Environment promotion: To plant more trees, cleaning the surrounding and recycling the waste materials. Delivering a message on the occasion, Most Rev. Dr. James Thoppil, Bishop of Nagaland said “Peace is not absence of war. It is the condition for harmonious and integral growth and development of each and every person. Without peace there is no progress

ister said that sustainable development is the most important issue for “our generation” as the reality of global climate change has emerged during “our times.” He also stated that Youth Summit has become crucial as it is necessary for the youth of the mountains to come together and establish

“meager amount of about 10%” was allegedly sanctioned as second installment. “Owing to the delay and inadequate allocation process, the SMC has been put into liabilities. Practically, this is the most disappointment moment for those SMC who are truly under taking construction work in terms of quality and sincerity.” In this regard, the SMC representatives have made an appeal to the authority concerned to “provide adequate allocation of fund for time bound completion” so that the education of students may remain safe and secure.

Call for youth to be agents of peace

Dimapur, September 22 (mexN): Youth should be the agents and icons of peace and bring changes in society with a positive attitude. Speaking at the valedictory function on Sunday at the 6th North East Youth Peace and Cultural Festival at Holy Cross Higher Secondary School here, Deputy Commissioner Dimapur, Hushili Sema (IAS) and the Bishop of Nagaland, Most Rev. Dr. James Thoppil called upon the youth gathered on the occasion to be the agents and icons of peace in society. Speaking as chief guest, Hushili Sema urged the youth to be salt of the earth, and torch bearers of the world. She expressed that peace plays a vital role for growth and development in society and people should work together to bring peace in the society, at home, the environment and the world. Stressing on the struggle for power and greed for money in today’s world, DC Dimapur asked the youth to develop a positive attitude and spread the message of peace and love in society. The chief guest also declared Peace Channel’s “Peace campaign 20132015” launched in view of Peace Channel’s 10th anniversary. The campaign will have

tain states not only to discuss and understand what the mountains are all about but to spread the message of how to take care of them and make them sustainable for the benefit of the whole of mankind. Referring to the participation of youth in sustainable development, the min-

India is an important event for the youth of the mountain states of India to collectively address issues of common concern, especially that of the environment and sustainable development in the mountain states.” Kikon said that climate disaster over the past few years in the mountain and hill states have only served to reinforce the notion that we share one ecological space and hence we must share the duties and responsibilities as one ecological citizenship. He said ecological citizenship has become a prerequisite for maintaining a sustainable society. Anja M. Rasmussen, senior manager, Knowledge Management & Communication ICIMOD and Bhawana, director Programme and Operation, LEAD India also delivered short speech. Abokali Jimomi made a concluding remark of the inaugural session. The programme was chaired by Joshua Sheqi of YouthNet.

and no growth.” Expressing his joy to see so many young peace activists, peace lovers and peace makers at the Festival, the Bishop said it was a clear sign that peace is possible and people want peace. He expressed hope that through the hard work and commitment of Peace Channel, “the possibility of peace is brought closer and our commitment to peace stronger daily.” The Peace Channel award for Peace 2013 was awarded to I. Vitokhe Assumi, former president Sumi Hoho and peace initiator from Littami village of Zunheboto district for his commendable contribution towards peace building and reconciliation in society. The award was sponsored by State Bank of India. 76-year-old Assumi said he lives with the maxim “Unity first, solution next.” Peace Channel also awarded the model peace clubs of schools including St. Paul Hr. Sec School Dimapur, St. Clare HSS Dimapur, King David High School Dimapur, Little Flower HSS Kohima, All Saints HSS Peren, Don Bosco HSS Kohima, Christ King HSS Kohima, Corner Stone School Zunheboto, AG School Wokha, and Fairyland High School Guwahati, Assam.

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NE has to be open to peace: Dr. Wati Aier Morung Express news

Dimapur | September 22

It is not common for a speaker at an “interfaith” congregation to whistle into the mike. But today’s speaker at the 6th North East Youth Peace and Cultural Festival 2013, being held at Holy Cross Hr. Sec. School here, is not known for deploying common methods. Rev. Dr. Wati Aier, Principal of Oriental Theological Seminary and Convenor of the Forum for Naga Reconciliation, was met with the enthusiasm he showed by the children and youth in packed attendance for today’s message on the Festival’s theme, “peace building through reconciliation.” Dr. Wati whistled to get the boys at the congregation to cheer for the girls in attendance, drawing loud ovation in response, with some girls raising a high-five. “Women are not second class beings to be mistreated. Do not violate them, and treat them with respect,” Dr. Wati advised.

6th North East Youth Peace and Cultural Festival concludes His message was heard with rapt attention. “The world is in chaos— in the midst of this, you and I havethisopportunitytomeet and talk about peace and reconciliation,” spoke Dr. Wati loud and clear, engaging in a dialogue with the delegates, asking them to believe in the uniqueness of each of their being. The Festival, hosted by Peace Channel and People’s Forum for Peace, is being attended by more than 600 delegates today. Since the conflicts of the 21st century revolve around lines of ethnicity, conventional methods or government systems of resolving conflicts will not work, explained Dr. Wati. Non government organizations, as well as churches, will play an important role to bring peace through their activism. “We are in conflict with the world in a positive way,”

he stated. Referring to the myriad peoples who inhabit the North East region of India, he asserted that “we do not want to be marginalized or subjugated anymore. We are not satisfied with the inhuman, divided world. Thus, we must be different in order to change this world.” The North East, he said, must be open to peace and hope for future transformation of state through “reconciliation in god.” In that, “we are fortunate to transcend our local organizational and denominational lines to come together in a cumulative manner like this,” he said. Dr. Wati made a reference to the “bitter hatred” that is making people kill each other today. Through ‘isms’ as well as the principalities (ideologies, tribes, etc.) and powers derived from this world, he reflected, “we often become involved

in destructive social arrangements without being aware of it. This makes us partake in the evil of ‘collective sins’ especially through the actions of an agency or party. Young people have to take the initiative to change this situation; to fight it.” He quoted the example of Yousafzai Malala from Pakistan who was shot at by extremists at the age of 15 for being a woman and daring to seek education. She survived and later took up the cause of equal education for all. Thus children, said Dr. Wati, should not take their life and opportunities for granted. There is no age limit, he held, to stand up against injustice. Simple acts like keeping the city clean could contribute towards peace. Moreover, the youth should talk about curbing ‘isms’. “We are ethnically different but in a modern world, isms should give way to a common humanity through such congregations,” he maintained, referring to the ongoing Festival, which concludes today.

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