Shiksha Saptah: Sports day held across schools in Nagaland

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Students participating in various events on day 3 of Shiksha Sapta (Education Week) at GMS D Khel in Kohima district.

Kohima, July 24 (MExN): Commemorating four years of the National Education Policy (2020), the government and private schools across Nagaland are participating in the week-long Shiksha Sapta (Education Week) from June 22 to 27.

In line with the theme of day 3, sports day was held in schools all over Nagaland. A special event was organised at GMS D Khel in Kohima district, stated a press release received here. Special focus was given to traditional games and sports such as wrestling, stilt walking, wood karting, and spinning top. Besides traditional games, the students also took part in basketball, volleyball, and cockfights, among others.
Temsunaro Aier, State Mission Director, Samagra Shiksha, in her address to the school, emphasised the importance of sports for the holistic development of students. She stated that sports enhance mental calibre as well as build team spirit, healthy competition, and character in an individual. The Mission Director also impressed upon the teachers to give equal importance to sports and co-curricular activities as recommended by the National Education Policy.

Dr Kevi Rio, Joint Mission Director, Samagra Shiksha, summarised the concept of the week-long event to the students of GMS D Khel. Kelhikha Kenye, Deputy Mission Director, Samagra Shiksha, exhorted the students and actively led them in the games and sports.
Upcoming events include cultural day, skilling day, eco clubs for mission life, and community involvement day. The week-long event will culminate on Saturday. 


 



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