Kohima: Noklak officials gathered at White Hall on October 1 to mark the International Day of Older Persons. The Department of Social Welfare organized the event under the theme, The age of Longevity: Rethinking system for longer lives. Two residents received awards for their deep impact on the community.
Monglua, a 73-year-old from Chiphur Village, earned recognition for five decades of service. He started in student leadership and moved into church and tribal roles. He currently serves on the Eastern Nagaland Peoples’ Organisation and leads the Khiamniungan Union in Tuensang.
Monghoi, 101, also received an award. She has preserved Khiamniungan cultural traditions since her 1967 baptism. A mother of eight and grandmother of 44, she helped found the Elon-niu group to keep traditional nettle and orange rhea weaving alive.
Emiltenzuk, the Child Development Project Officer for Noklak, addressed the crowd. He said that senior citizens are "assets, mentors and anchors of society." He urged younger people to help the elderly with daily needs like banking.
Chaang C, a legal case worker at the Sakhi-One Stop Centre, spoke on the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizen Act of 2007. She pushed for better awareness of legal protections. DEF Police Chaplain K Mono closed the talks by asking seniors to maintain their health and integrity.
Khengo chaired the event. Shim P led the invocation. Anganwadi workers performed a song, and Shing B delivered the final vote of thanks.
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