NSHRC evaluates welfare schemes in Peren district

DIMAPUR — With the purpose to evaluate various welfare schemes and their implementation from human rights perspective, officials of the Nagaland State Human Rights Commission (NSHRC) led by its chairman, Justice Songkhupchung Serto, arrived at Jalukie town on a two-day visit to Peren district on March 20.

The chairman was accompanied by NSHRC member, R Nzanbemo Lotha, secretary, Limanenla, and other officials, stated a DIPR report.

On the first day, Justice Serto held a meeting with the principal and staff of Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS), Jalukie, where concerns were raised by the principal and teachers regarding shortage of Mathematics and Science teachers, shortage of classrooms, lack of adequate infrastructures and educational facilities, hostel for students belonging to economically poor background and the overall functioning of the school.

Serto, while stating that Science stream offers diverse career opportunities, emphasised on the importance of introducing Science stream in higher secondary level. He also suggested the school to construct overhead water tank which could be utilised in school bathrooms and toilets.

The team also visited community health centre (CHC), Jalukie, to particularly take stock of the medical services and facilities available in the hospital and also interacted with chief medical officer (CMO) of Peren and staff of CHC, Jalukie.

On the second day, the team visited Jalukie Police Station and held interaction with the police personnel.

Besides, the team organised an awareness programme on the role of Human Rights Commission in advancing and protecting human rights with the civil society organisations, students, women organisation, various government departments, local GBs and VCCs, administrative officers and police personnel at the Women Welfare Hall in Jalukie town.

Delivering a keynote address, NSHRC chairman spoke on the functions and roles of the commission as well as on how to file a complaint if the authorities failed to prevent violation of human rights.

NSHRC member, Nzanbemo Lotha, stated that Human Rights Commission is basically like a court, which was established to protect and promote human rights. Mentioning that no fees would be charged for any complaint to the commission, he encouraged the gathering to come forward and file complaint whenever they are deprived of their rights or their rights are violated.

Advocate Neiteo Koza also spoke on right to health and education.

The awareness programme was chaired by NSHRC secretary, Limanenla, while the vote of thanks was delivered by ADC Jalukie, TL Kiusumong Tikhir.

Later, the team proceeded to Ahthibung to visit GHSS, PHC and police station.