Border Issues – Role of School Authorities

When I was invited by Shri Orenthung Lotha, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Bhandari to join at the Tokhu Emong celebration on 7th Nov. '14 at his official residence, I had no clue that I was going to attend a social gathering that has the potential to bring peace in the disturbed Assam Nagaland border area. It was a rare privilege for a school Principal to be part of a gathering that had personalities such as Niten Khare , Deputy Commissioner , Golaghat, Preetipal Singh, Superintendent of Police, Golaghat, Avinash Saran, Commanding Officer , 142 CRPF, D.K Mishra, Sub Divisional Officer (C), Dhansripar, Major Deepak Rathore, Post Commander, 17 Assam Rifles, Vishant, Sector Commander ‘D’ Sector CRPF  and many prominent public leaders from Wokha and Bhandari.

The celebration was so impressive that true sense of friendliness prevailed with everyone from the beginning till the end of the programme. The event also exposed the artistic talents hidden behind the official positions of many senior officers. We may not always be fortunate to enjoy light music performed by the above dignitaries.

We all know that the border issue between the neighboring states is not a problem that could be solved overnight. But the initiation of the ADC definitely instills faith that a workable solution to the border issues could be found out in the coming days. The District Administration of a State plays vital role in administering the affairs of the State Govt. and having considerate officers who have mutual understanding at the helms is very much essential and crucial for maintaining peace in regions where people encounter frequent conflicts.

The initiation of the ADC made me to realize a responsibility that the society has bestowed on school authorities. We all know that school is the best place to start efforts of social changes and every school in the regions of conflicts should devise cultural programmes and sports events that would bring students of the neighboring states in one platform. Today’s students are tomorrow’s leaders and developing understanding among the young generation of the border areas would eventually lead to weed out the conflicts in the coming days.

I have already begun my work in this aspect with the active support of my colleagues and I convey my sincere appreciation and gratitude to Shri Orenthung Lotha, ADC for guiding us through his noble initiation and dedication.