The Government High School (GHS), PWD, Kohima organised an Innovative Skill Development Day at its school premises with a theme “Moulding Young Minds towards Innovative Skill Development” on 3rd October 2024.

In the introductory session, Assistant Headmistress, Neizokhoü Vizo in her keynote address said that the event is being organised by the school authority with an aim to promote and enhance the problem solving skills among the students community. It also aims to impart the idea and knowledge of productivity, sustainability and entrepreneurship in the minds of the students.

Kohima Municipal Council Councillor of Ward No.11, Neibodzelie Solo, while speaking as a Special Guest during the Exhibition-cum-sales session, asked the students to think about the skills our ancestors valued and urged them to embrace the innate potentials, talents and skills and exhibit their skills to its fullest.

The Councillor also encouraged the students to be self-confident and master their skills in both traditional and modern technologies so as to equip themselves with traditional skills with modern touch in their products and to become uniquely valuable in the job market. He also urged the students to be more sincere both in their studies and in upgrading their skills to be the best to survive in today’s generation.

A day long program was the first of its kind organised by the school, where the whole students starting from Classes A-10 along with the dedicated teachers were engaged in skill development activities. The day’s activities included Basket making, Pickle making, Organic fruit juice making, Bamboo crafts, Knitting, Baking, LED bulb making, Envelope/ Paper bags/ Bookmark, Art and Facial, etc. in the morning session.

The program was well attended by members from School Development and Management Committee (SDMC), Chairman and members from Upper PWD Panchayat, Women Organisation from PWD colony, Youth Organisation from PWD and parents. Yuileila and Avi Zao invoked God’s blessings in both the session respectively. Kezhalezo Solo highlighted the day’s project and Nungshiba Pongen proposed the vote of thanks. The compere of the day’s program was Munly Hesso.