On the second day of the outreach programme for children from various child care institutions (CCIs) from all across Nagaland at Raj Bhavan Kohima Saturday, around 141 children and 26 caretakers from 23 CCIs from Dimapur district attended the programme.
Interacting with the children, Governor, PB Acharya expressed his gratitude to all the children for their heart touching performances. He called upon the children to realise their dreams through education and hard work.
Acharya said no work was demeaning and all should be prepared to contribute towards the development of their society.
The Governor also congratulated the House Parents for the exemplary job and giving shelter, education and most importantly a home to the children. He expressed hope that they would continue their laudable service for the welfare of the children.
Exhorting the children, Commission for Protection of Child Rights (CRPCR) chairperson, Awan Konyak, encouraged the children to grow up with love and respect in their hearts for their brothers and sisters of their Homes as they were part of their family. She also encouraged the children to take their education seriously as it was one important step to success.
Konyak also expressed gratitude to the Governor for initiating such a programme for the children staying in Child Care Institutes (CCIs) all over the State. She appreciated the love, passion and selfless sacrifice put in by all House Parents in the institutes.
While delivering the welcome address, chairperson Banuo Koza said that Governor has always taken interest in various welfare schemes and programmes of the government so that the most needed and deserving people at the grassroots level were benefited. She also appreciated the Governor and his wife for opening the gates of Raj Bhavan to the children of all Child Care Institutions in the State.
While delivering a speech on behalf of the children, Grace of Wondang– Ki Children Home, a class 12 student of Don Bosco HS School, Dimapur thanked the Governor for having a kind heart and passion towards the welfare of the children. She urged her fellow friends to aim for their goals and to work hard. Special presentations were also made by Chanan House of Hope, Ebenezer Orphanage Home, Deaf Biblical Ministry and Naga Blind Children Home.
A special dance performance was also presented by Atsi Tatu.
The interactive programme was followed by games at the lawns of the Raj Bhavan and lunch. The governor also donated carom board, board games, skipping ropes amongst other stationeries to all CCIs. He also presented a guitar to the Naga Blind Children Home, Dimapur.