In commemoration of the 75th year of “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav” (North East Festival 2022), the Wokha District administration in coordination with the Department of Youth Resources and Sports organized a walkathon from police point to PWD Junction, Tsumang colony, and culminated at Deputy Commissioner Office Wokha on 2nd May 2022.

Deputy Commissioner (DC) Wokha, Orenthung Lotha while flagging- off the programme, said Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is a celebration of remembering those freedom fighters who had sacrificed their lives for the nation and it is a yearlong celebration programme initiated by the Government of India and will culminate next year.

Orenthung said our state government has also entrusted various departments to chalk different activities and programmes as a curtain-raiser. While thanking the students from different schools who have taken part in today’s events, he reiterated that if you are a good student and a good human being, that is a contribution towards our nation-building.

District Youth Resources and Sports Officer Wokha, Libemo Jami thanked all the participants and said that this event is basically to awaken the spirits of the young people of the nation and make them be a part of the celebration. NCC cadets from Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS) Wokha, NSS volunteers from Bailey Baptist College, Mt. Tiyi college, and NYKS took part in today’s Walkathon.

(DPRO & IA Wokha)