Peace Channel, the Youth Peace Movement was inaugurated at Oriental College, Kohima on August 6 at the college auditorium.
Victor Kevilhouthie Yhome, Coordinator Peace Channel, Kohima District in his message, mentioned that Peace Channel is a youth peace movement aimed at motivating and organising the youth irrespective of tribe, region, religion, denomination etc., to come forward under the banner of peace and to promote peace.
He said that peace is a situation of mind where one is able to keep oneself safe, undisturbed and unharmed in the midst of all the difficulties, problems and violence.
He also termed peace as an addictive feeling when we are really convinced and truly believe in peace, and that peace carries a message of love, respect, care, reconciliation and hope and that peace is not made from a conference table but in the minds of the people.
He also said that, today the essence of peace is lost and is not found in the lives of individuals, families, society, nation in the form of wars, murders, thefts, robberies, corruption, rapes etc.
He pointed out that 21st century is a century of dialogue so peace is a very important element for any positive outcome and development. Lastly, he congratulated all the Peace Channel volaunteers who have taken the responsibility and the challenge to be different and promote peace at this situation.
Gopal, Vice Principal of Oriental College also exhorted the gathering. He said that when the whole world was longing and yearning for peace, Peace Channel has taken a noble idea to promote peace in our land.
He said the introduction of Peace Channel has added another chapter in the history of Oriental college, and to have peace in the society, there should be harmony and tranquility in the communal relationships.
He concluded by officially declaring the Peace Channel Movement in the college a full fledged club.
The program was chaired by Thungbeni Kikon, welcome address by Aien, gen. secretary, Peace Club, Oriental College.
On the occasion, 22 students took the Peace Pledge, pledging to promote peace always and everywhere as a peace activist.
Vote of thanks was pronounced by Thepuzotuo, information secretary, Peace Club, Oriental college.
The program concluded with the Peace Channel Anthem.