Kudecho Khamo along with others during the silver jubilee celebration of the CSUG held at NEZCC Shilpgram in Guwahati on May 9. (Photo Courtesy: CSUG)
CSUG marks 25 years with Jubilee celebration
Guwahati, May 9 (MExN): Advisor for Civil Administration Works Division and Taxes, Nagaland, Kudecho Khamo on May 9 called upon students and youths to actively contribute towards building a society that is just, peaceful and progressive with courage and integrity.
Addressing the 25th anniversary celebration of the Chakhesang Students’ Union Guwahati (CSUG) held at NEZCC Shilpgram, he urged the union to celebrate its silver jubilee with gratitude to God while reflecting on the vision and purpose of the organisation.
Khamo encouraged members to reaffirm their commitment to unity, integrity and discipline, and to uphold the principles and values of the union. He also paid tribute to the pioneers and former leaders of the organisation for their dedication and sacrifices towards unity, peace and progress.
Referring to the theme, “Rooted in our Shared Unity and Strive beyond Academic Excellence,” he urged students to look beyond personal ambitions and participate actively in the process of building a better society.
Highlighting the increasingly competitive nature of the modern world, Khamo said every field, including education, employment, farming and entrepreneurship, now demands dedication, perseverance and hard work.
He advised students to remain serious in their chosen professions and stressed that academic degrees hold little meaning without competence.
Khamo further encouraged youths to build their lives on strong values, stating that the Bible should be the foundation of life, prayer their strength and integrity their beauty.
Expressing concern over the challenges faced by the younger generation, he said many youths today were becoming increasingly impatient, depressed and frustrated.
He observed that entertainment and excessive dependence on the internet and social media were replacing serious learning and deep thinking, while phone-based childhoods were affecting emotional, psychological and mental stability.
Khamo also lamented that cultural and intellectual values were not being adequately passed on to the younger generation. Stressing the need to protect identity and traditions, he said culture was not limited to folk songs, dances and traditional attire, but also included thinking, behaviour, faith and work culture.
Urging students to return home prepared to contribute positively to society, he called on them to become agents of change in their homes, villages, churches, institutions and the economy. Stating that Guwahati remains one of the major centres of the Northeast, Khamo encouraged students to take advantage of available opportunities, prepare for competition and explore entrepreneurship while setting good examples as Chakhesangs, Nagas and Christians.
