Participants during the observance of Dyslexia Awareness Month in Kohima on October 25.
KOHIMA, OCTOBER 27 (MExN): In observance of Dyslexia Awareness Month, Nagaland joined the global “Go Red” movement with the organisation of Walk4Dyslexia 2025, aimed at promoting understanding, inclusion, and support for children and individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities (SLDs).
The flagship walk in Kohima began at the Directorate of School Education and concluded at SCERT Nagaland. The event was led by the Directorate of School Education, SCERT Nagaland, and SamagraShiksha, in collaboration with ChangeInkk Foundation, UNESCO MGIEP, SOCH Foundation, ORKIDS, and participation from NBSE, Modern Institute of Teacher Education, TM Government Higher Secondary School Kohima, GHS Bayavu, NHSC Elderline, JO Foundation Inclusive School, and other organisations.
Parallel Walk4Dyslexia events were held in districts including Longleng, Mokokchung, Phek, Peren, Tseminyu, and Zunheboto, with students, teachers, school leaders, special educators, parents, NGOs, and policymakers taking part.
SLDs such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, and dyspraxia affect individuals with average or above-average intelligence but impact reading, writing, spelling, or language processing. Despite these challenges, individuals with SLDs often demonstrate creativity, innovation, and problem-solving skills — a message emphasised during the campaign.
Under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the Nagaland Department of Education, in partnership with ChangeInkk Foundation since 2022, has worked to build inclusive classrooms by training educators, developing accessible teaching-learning materials, and ensuring early identification and support for students with SLDs.
The Kohima walk was attended by KevrialeüKerhuo, Director, SCERT Nagaland; DrChumbeniKikon, Joint Mission Director, SamagraShiksha; and T Lima Longkumer, Additional Director, SCERT Nagaland. Students of TM Government Higher Secondary School, Kohima, presented a special group song highlighting inclusion and advocacy.
Over 200 participants joined the Kohima walk, pledging to create an inclusive education system where no child is left behind due to a learning disability. The event concluded at SCERT Nagaland with thanksgiving remarks and refreshments.
Nagaland reiterated its commitment to timely identification, intervention, and lifelong opportunities for students with learning disabilities.
