In commemoration of the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, a seminar on “Thoughts and Philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi” was organised by Raj Bhavan, Kohima at its Durbar Hall from 10:00 AM on 2nd October 2018. The chief host of the seminar was the Honourable Governor of Nagaland Shri PB Acharya. Intellectuals, academicians and social workers from neighbouring states as well as from the other parts of India spoke on the auspicious occasion. Papers were presented on the “Thoughts and Philosophies of Mahatma Gandhi” by eminent speakers like:
- i) Prof. Lalthuangliana Khiangte
Padma shri Awardeee
Department of Mizo, School of Education & Humanities
Mizoram University, Aizwal, Mizoram
- ii) Dr. S. Priyokumar Singh (Imphal, Manipur)
Visitor’s Nominee, St. Joseph University, Nagaland
iii) Dr. (Prof.) Manisha Barua
Department of Philosophy, Guwahati University
- iv) Dr. Athungo
Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology
Nagaland University
- v) Shri Shyam Bhurke
Prominent Writer and Social Worker
Pune, Maharashtra
- vi) Shri Temjen Imna Along
Hon’ble Minister
Higher and Technical Education, Government of Nagaland
vii) Prof. Pardeshi Lal
Vice Chancellor, Nagaland university
Sakus Mission College, Dimapur was represented by four students; Mr. Mansen, Mr. Zakir, Miss Jerina Yeputho, Miss Longdila Sangtam and teacher incharge Mr. Wabongtoshi Ozukum, Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology. The seminar really enlightened the minds of the participants and provoked the thoughts of the students gathered, in the line of Mahatma Gandhi’s simple yet influential life. The seminar was attended by students from different educational institutions across Nagaland and awards were also presented to the winners of district level quiz competition.
