Kohima: Nagaland Education Mission Society held a state-level choir competition and art exhibition at the Regional Centre of Excellence for Music and Performing Arts in Jotsoma. The October 28 event gathered students from PM SHRI schools to demonstrate their skills. These schools operate under the National Education Policy 2020. Samagra Shiksha State Mission Director L Jamithung Lotha emphasized the importance of these creative outlets.
Lotha said, "Without music, life would be a mistake." He noted that the initiative builds student confidence and cultural appreciation. Nagaland currently hosts 49 PM SHRI schools. Music competitions took place in 35 of these institutions. Teams submitted entries in folk fusion and patriotic song categories. Five teams from both elementary and secondary levels earned spots at the state finals.
PM SHRI GMS Wokha Town A took first place in the elementary choir division. PM SHRI GMS Tuli C followed in second. In the secondary ranks, PM SHRI Mayangnokcha GHSS secured the top spot. PM SHRI GHS Phusachodu came in second. Judges Surhuveyi Tetseo, Zareni Yanthan, and Ajeen Longchari Kichu scored the performances.
The event also featured an art exhibition under the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan. Seventeen students from 14 schools participated. P Ekhu Konyak of PM SHRI GHSS Aboi won first place. Keheuriayile from PM SHRI GHS Signal Angami took second. Thejohu of PM SHRI GHSS Chümoukedima claimed third. Khriesano Nagi, Mhalo Ovung, and Rukuzo Hoshi judged the artwork. Chungngam Konyak opened the event while Dr. Bijano Murry delivered the final vote of thanks.
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