Commissioner and Secretary, SCERT and School Education, Kevilenuo Angami, launched the coffee table book “Weaving Dreams – A Tribute to Inspiring Women of Nagaland,” along with the felicitation of winners of the SDG Essay Competition 2024 and the State Level Workshop on SDG Indicators Reporting Mechanism at De Oriental Grand, Kohima, on 24th October 2024.
On the occasion, she stated that the coffee table book unveiled today was thoughtfully curated to honor the inspiring women of Nagaland who represent the very best of our state. Their stories transcend time, reflecting the challenges, triumphs, and aspirations of remarkable women. They remain a source of inspiration for all of us, especially the younger generation and changemakers. She commended the team behind this initiative for capturing these compelling narratives and creating a platform that not only celebrates these women but also encourages important conversations about gender equality. In line with Sustainable Development Goal 5, which calls for gender equality, this book serves as an important step in advancing the agenda of empowering women and girls in Nagaland.
She also congratulated the young minds who participated in the SDG Essay Competition 2024, including the winners, stating that their engagement with the Sustainable Development Goals demonstrates a deep understanding of the critical issues we face today.
Furthermore, she mentioned that the workshop on the SDG Indicator Reporting Mechanism is essential for ensuring effective tracking, monitoring, and reporting of our progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. ”Collaboration and partnership are the cornerstones for achieving the SDGs,” she added.
Nayantara Sasikumar, IES, in her opening remarks, highlighted that this table book features the stories of 19 individual women and two women-led organizations across ten sectors who have made exemplary contributions and gained national and international recognition for their work. The featured women have overcome significant odds to make contributions in education, entrepreneurship, entertainment, literature and journalism, healthcare, disability, environmental conservation, science and technology, social services, and sports. She also acknowledged each of the featured dignitaries for patiently engaging in this project and sharing their stories. Additionally, she congratulated the winners of the second edition of the Annual SDG Essay Competition 2024, stating that this competition was organized to give a voice to the young minds of Nagaland, allowing them to share their thoughts, ideas, and solutions for a sustainable and inclusive future.
Meanwhile, in the SDG Essay Competition 2024, under the category of 15 years and below, Bendangsola from Dimapur bagged 1st position, while Kupuli X. Ayemi from Zunheboto secured 2nd position. In the category of 16 years and above, the winner was C. Chingo Konyak from Kohima, with Livika Sumi from Dimapur as the runner-up.
