KHONSA, Jan 30:

 

Governor BD Mishra and the First Lady of the State Neelam Misra visited Ramakrishna Sarada Mission, the first girls’ boarding school of the State and interacted with the Matajis and students at Khonsa today.

In his address to the students, the Governor said that he can see Laxmi (prosperity), Sarswati (Knowledge) and Durga (Power) in them. He expressed his confidence that they will do well in life with dedication, commitment and discipline.

While stating that the Defence Minister of India Nirmala Sitharaman is a woman, the Governor advised they must emulate her.

The Governor said that a develop society is where man and woman share equal responsibility and equally contribute. ‘If a woman is given her due importance, society will move forward and prosper. Sky is the limit and only you can take the country forward and towards peace and prosperity,’ he said.

The Governor, who commended the Ramakrishna Mission Order for its service in the field of education in the State in his Republic Day speech, reiterated his appreciation for the Mata jis and Didis of the Ramakrishna Mission Order.

The Governor and the First Lady of the State later met and felicitated Roankhin Dada, Class VI, daughter of Ashok Chakra recipient Havildar Hangpan Dada on the occasion. They also advised her to be strong and confident and consoled her as she broke down in tears during the meeting.

A colourful programme based on patriotism and traditional cultural heritage of Tirap District was presented on the occasion. Talk on Swachh Bharat Abhiyan was also delivered by one of the students. Numbers of alumni of the school were also present on the occasion.

The first couple had earlier visited Ramakrishna Mission School, Narottam Nagar at Deomali.

 

Secretary to Governor, Vinod P Kavle, Tirap Deputy Commissioner PN Thungon and SP Jeetender Kumar Meena were present on the occasion amongst others.

The Governor and the First Lady of the State also visited District Hospital, Khonsa and distributed fruits to the indoor patients and visited different wards, facilities and the blood bank.

Interacting with the medical officers and officers of district administration, the Governor pointed that hospitals in the State require infrastructure, equipment, doctors and staff particularly critical specialists.

Sharing his observations in Bomdila, Monigang and other places where he visited, the Governor said that issues are being taken up at various levels. Proposal on seeking assistance from volunteers at national level, who can render service for limited period, will be explored, he added.

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Kenter Joya Riba

(Managing Editor)
      She is a graduate in Science with post graduation in Sociology from University of Pune. She has been in the media industry for nearly a decade. Before turning to print business, she has been associated with radio and television.
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