North East Institute of Social Sciences and Research (NEISSR), Peace Centre, 7th Mile Chumoukedima, formally kicks off its 10th annual sports meet 2025 under the theme \u2018Beyond the Books\u2019 on March 26 at BAM Hall, with deputy director and team member of the Nagaland bamboo development agency Dr. Tolto Metha as the special guest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Addressing the gathering, Dr. Metha commended NEISSR for its commitment to peacebuilding and social transformation. Reflecting on contemporary challenges, he remarked that news is often filled with conflict, but institutions like NEISSR, with its peace centre and specialization in Peace and Conflict Transformation Studies (PCTS), offer hope for a more harmonious society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He encouraged students to adopt a lifelong learning mindset, stating, Life is an endless process of learning, true champions are those who push beyond their limits, go the extra mile, and persevere through challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Drawing from his expertise in environmental conservation, Dr. Metha urged students to integrate social service with environmental stewardship. He categorized environmental responsibility into three roles: Doers, Donors, and Practitioners, encouraging active participation in sustainability efforts. Citing the Amur Falcon conservation initiative, he emphasized the power of community-led environmental actions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In his exhortation, principal, NEISSR, Dr. Fr. Anto expressed gratitude to the special guest and appreciated the Students\u2019 Council for Social Change (SCSC) for their initiative in organizing the event. He emphasized the importance of sports in fostering teamwork, discipline, and leadership, urging students to make the most of such opportunities for holistic development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The event was chaired by general secretary, SCSC, NEISSR, Visekunu Thol and the keynote address was delivered by games and sports secretary, SCSC, NEISSR, Barnabas D. The audience was also treated to a special musical performance by Vilhourieno Sekhose. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The oath taking ceremony was led by assistant games and sports secretary, SCSC, NEISSR, Machin K. Winnyfred. Vote of thanks was delivered by president, SCSC, NEISSR, Joyba C. Sangtam.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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