Yimtiyongdang
Jail Ward, Kiphire
Taking cognition of the current scenario our Nagaland is a failed state. Rampant corruption, unemployment, extortion, nepotism, jealousy and tribalism to name few, it is at highest peak. The magnitude of our growing delinquency is wide spreading and we must confess that our society in undergoing tremendous revolutionary changes in this few years time.
The feeling of pride, ruthless and aggressive behaviours are becoming a new way of life. Interestingly, It's no surprise to see a regular guy defending a non-local just because the former calls him 'Malik' or 'Dada'. Nagas are so much into prestige that we have the audacity to outrage our own brothers without any sense of remorse.
Notably, one cannot imagine the increasing number of crime in Nagaland among the youngsters over the years. Daylight robbery, pick pocketing, drugs, extortion and kidnapping are becoming the new normal. The loophole primarily reflects the adverse economic, social, poverty, family and simply scarcity of jobs availability in our land.
The major factors that contribute to the criminal activities are poverty and unemployment. We cannot fully blame the individual because lack of opportunities compels a person to involve in unfair means of earning. Every year government of Nagaland advertise job opportunities likewise every year colleges and school produces thousands of job aspirants and the ratio of aspirants surpasses the number of job vacancy. Out of thousands few elites seize the throne and the rest hibernate in depression and frustration. The anxiety of fear often generate insecurity and anguish that leads to victimization of getting involved in drugs and all kinds of delinquency in the society.
Nevertheless, it can be stated that although youth criminal behavior and unemployment may not be causally related or correlated, unemployment is among the many factors which, in combination, increase the likelihood of delinquency. Youth crime may result from economic necessity, unoccupied free time, or lack of identification with conforming members of society. In addition, youth offenders constitute one of the most marginal elements of the youth employment pool.
However, promoting entrepreneurship, skill development and vocational training and proper guidance is crucial to enhance employability. The government should collaborate with private institutions and industry experts to offer comprehensive training programs aligned with market demands. This would equip individuals with industry relevant skills making them more employable. Throwing lights in addition, we have Nagaland Pulp & Paper Co Ltd Wazeho Cement Plant and few more commerce and industries in Nagaland that are paralyzed, the government should restore and facilitate the establishment of more industries in the state. Revitalising the manufacturing and industrial sectors can significantly impact employment generation.
The Naga political groups must also ponder upon the rapid growing of criminal activities among youth in Nagaland. The exorbitant tax, extortion and threat can be the reason that disappoints youngsters to startup business in our state. The NNPGs government should also take a proper measure to curb the parasite misusing the identity threatening and siphoning the business welfare on the pretext of political groups. If we really care of our better tomorrow Naga youth should be extricated from illegal taxations to enable economic platform for the future and encourage to foster a culture of self reliance.
In this fast changing world, the church as a Spiritual realm performs a gamut of social transformation. Perhaps the most important institution to strengthen and encourage high moral standards and the Christian way of life. The teaching should amplify beyond the four walls, church activities are not limited to just singing, praying and preaching alone. These institutions have a vital role to interfere in many aspects of social issues. Infact, church is the supremo of all organisations in the state.
Youth is the hope of nation the younger generation provides and makes much more difference in the most unexpected ways. The church, law agency or any type of social organisation attributes equal share of responsibilities because these institutions can play a unique preventive role with regard to crime and delinquency in any given society. Instead of finding fault in the mechanism, one needs to come up with innovative ideas so to prevent youngsters from engaging in anti-social elements. The solution to the crime problem does not lie in the treatment of the offender, no matter how sophisticated the therapeutic process, but rather in prevention. The government of the day needs to address the root cause in order to prevent youngsters from succumbing to such criminal activities.
"Give me one hundred 'believing' young men, and I will transform India as the number one nation in the entire world." ~Swami Vivekananda
