Zunheboto District joined the rest of the nation in celebrating Teachers' Day on September 5, 2023, with a commemorative event held at Zunheboto Town Hall, beginning. The occasion was graced by the presence of Zunheboto Deputy Commissioner Rahul Bhanudas Mali, IAS.

In his brief address, the Deputy Commissioner highlighted the significance of Teachers' Day, a day dedicated to honoring the memory of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, a renowned scholar and teacher. He underscored the invaluable role teachers play in the lives of students, emphasizing that educators not only impart textbook knowledge but also teach students important life values, communication skills, and discipline, both within the classroom and at home.

Deputy Commissioner Mali advised teachers to be present at their designated places of work to earn respect and urged them to perform their duties with dedication. He directed them to eliminate the practice of proxy teaching to ensure the delivery of quality education to students. Furthermore, he stressed the importance of teachers staying updated with modern educational methods to keep pace with the competitive world.

Deputy Commissioner Mali also called upon various organizations, civil societies, School Management Committees (SMCs), Village Education Committees (VECs), and other stakeholders to collaborate and work together to enhance the quality of education within society.

The program's proceedings were as follows: Chaired by Hiloto; Invocation prayer by Pastor Lotha Baptist Church Phyodemo W. Tungoe; Welcome song by GMS New Colony; Welcome speech by Vincent Sukhalu, President of ANPSA; Special presentation by Cornerstone Higher Secondary School Zunheboto; Special prayer by Inoto Yeptho, Associate Pastor SBCZ; Vote of thanks by Hokheto Yeptho, DEO Zunheboto and Benediction prayer by Bokali Aye, Associate Pastor ZTSBC.

(Atobo H Yeptho, IA Zunheboto)