Kohima Officials Honor Winners of BBBP Painting Contest

Kohima: District Administration Kohima and SANKALP-District Hub for Empowerment of Women held a Children's Day celebration on November 13 at the DPDB Conference Hall. The event highlighted the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao painting competition centered on the theme, "Colours of Freedom: Let Every Girl Dream, Create & Lead."

B. Henok Buchem, Deputy Commissioner and chairman of the District Level Committee for Mission Shakti Kohima, attended as the special guest. He handed out awards to the contest winners. Viketounuo Kesitsu grabbed first place, while Kitokali S. Chishi and Lydia Khuvung took second and third prizes.

Buchem spoke to the gathered students about the shift from older generations to the current era. He noted that technology now shapes daily life. AI is everywhere. He warned the students to avoid letting negative social media chatter ruin their progress or outlook.

The Deputy Commissioner pushed the attendees to build strong character. He advised them to remain polite, humble, and God-fearing. He told the students to put down their phones and talk to people in real life. Avoid hiding in rooms with gadgets.