Dimapur — As part of the students’ national integration tour, a programme was organised by Students’ Experiences in Inter-State Living (SEIL) on Monday at the Dr.Imkongliba Hall, Raj Bhavan with Governor of Nagaland La. Ganesan as chief guest.
Speaking at the function, the governor said that SEIL was founded in 1965 as an initiative of the then members of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad under the presidentship of Acharaya Giriraj Kishore. He apprised the students that SEIL has been helping in promoting a sense of oneness among every student of the country, especially in promoting the feeling of brotherhood between the youths from Northeast India and the rest of the nation.
The Governor said “trust has since then worked magnificently in conducting annual study tours and cultural exchange programmes touching the lives of over 1500 students since its inception”, an update from PRO Raj Bhavan stated.
He mentioned that the experience tour would be helping students to understand local culture and habits better and also help the host to understand the diversity of cultures that exist in other parts of the country.
Since the inception of the programme, there have been over 3000 host families who have been touched by the programme, he added.
In addition to its continuing approach towards national integration, SEIL has been working for skill development, financial literacy and education among the youth of Northeast India. He stated that the Yuva Vikas Kedndra was started in 2000 with an aim to facilitate a platform for the youth through its personality development and leadership programmess, internship opportunities and holistic training for community development.
[bsa_pro_ad_space id=1]In commemoration of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, 482 students from NE were sent to 21 states in February 2023. The governor commended and complimented each and every student who took part in the initiatives over the years; and encouraged them to be future leaders who will help build a bright and healthy society.
The chief quest also gave away the participation certificates to SEIL delegates and held an interaction with them. Eight SEIL delegates who shared their tour experiences said they visited many remarkable monuments, historical places, universities, and also enjoyed their food and culture.
SEIL 2023, co-coordinator Nagaland, Tharila Yim, who delivered the welcome address, said that SEIL is mainly focused on the NER of India to connect with the rest of the states. She said 82 tribes from the NE states were sent to all parts of India on February 2 ,2023, out of which, Nagaland had 12 tribes from 10 different districts numbering 38 students.
The programme was chaired by Nuzise Sangtam and invocation was pronounced by unit secretary, Kohima, Peteneilhou Mechiilho. The vote of thanks was delivered by Jesse K Awomi.