As part of the week-long Cultural Exchange Programme under the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat, Yuva Sangam Phase-II initiative, 42 students from Chhattisgarh arrived in Nagaland on Thursday, accompanied by four faculty members from National Institute of Technology (NIT), Raipur, the Ministry of Education, Government of India informed.
The guests, on their arrival, were received Dr Rosang Pongen, Nodal officer the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat, Nagaland state and their team accompanied by the 7th Assam Rifles.
At the inaugural programme at NIT, Nagaland at Chümoukedima, Dr S Venugopal, Director, NIT Nagaland and Professor Themrichon Tuithung, Dean, Student Affairs, NIT Nagaland welcomed the Chhattisgarh delegates to the Institute and Nagaland state.
Chümoukedima Village Council Chairman, Razouvotuo Chatsu greeted all delegates and called on the students to learn about Nagaland culture and traditions and take them back to their place and spread their experiences. Dr. Zhoto Tumyi, Assistant Professor, Department Of Political science, Patkai Christian College briefed the delegates on the culture, tradition, people and society of Nagaland.
On behalf of Chhattisgarh delegates, Dr DC Jhariya from NIT Raipur shared the excitement and enthusiasm of all delegates to learn about Nagaland.
The ministry also informed that during the week-long stay in the state, the students and faculty members will be exploring the cultural heritage of Nagaland and participate in various cultural, technical and entertainment events. Included in the itinerary are visits to Naga Heritage Village Kisama; Dzülakie Village in Kohima; Nagaland Handloom and Handicraft Development Limited in Dimapur; and Chumpo Museum at Sovima in Chumoukedima.
The students will also learn about the local fruits and vegetables of Nagaland, experience the traditional method of cooking various Naga cuisines and witness different traditional music. An interactive session will also be held between students of Chhattisgarh and Nagaland to exchange views and ideas of their respective culture and traditions.
The delegates will depart for Chhattisgarh on 19th June.
It may be mentioned that 42 students from Nagaland left for Chhattisgarh on 12 June 2023 for a week-long Cultural Exchange Programme. This time Nagaland has been paired with Chhattisgarh, where the National Institute of Technology, Raipur (NITRR) will be the host Higher Educational Institution. The students will attend different programmes at Chhattisgarh, after which they will return to Nagaland on 20 June.
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