On the event of National Science Day, with the state’s first ever recognition of pioneers in Science and Technology instituted, awards in the class of lady baby, analysis, excellent achievement and younger scientist had been offered. (Morung Photo)
State Level celebration of National Science Day
Morung Express News
Kohima | February 28
With Nagaland state registering greater than 70,000 unemployed youths whilst a whole lot of Naga college students graduate yearly, I Himato Zhimomi, Principal Secretary for Science & Technology on Saturday remarked that the statistics on this regard point out that “90% of them are arts students.”
Addressing the state stage celebration of National Science Day, 2026 at Capital Convention Centre Kohima on February 28, he stated that there’s a correlation whereas proclaiming that, “I can guarantee you that every single person who graduates from a science field will never be unemployed in the decades to come.”
Taking a dedication to make sure that kids will tackle science in the college, faculty, postgraduate and thereafter, he underscored that, “it’s very important for us to understand that science has to be the fundamental basis of Naga society.”
Impressing upon that everybody in the world in the present day is struggling for restricted assets, no matter it could be, he additionally highlighted that “there is imminent threat of war looming in the world today.” Citing that the United States has rallied its arms in opposition to Iran, he additional defined that the struggle is all about science and expertise. “It’s about nuclear weapons”, he stated whereas mentioning that nuclear weapons are a consequence of science and expertise.
Even whereas not undermining arts, he stated that it is superb that Nagas love to sing and dance and have a robust tradition. “But that can only take us that far”, he identified.
Towards this finish, he underscored that, “for your base, for our mode of production, for Nagaland’s foundation, we need science graduates. Whether engineers, doctors, technicians, whatever it may be, I can give you in writing if you young children get through the science stream you will never be unemployed.”
“Whereas I don’t want to disparage against art students because I too am an art student but if you go for arts, I’m not saying that you’ll be unemployed but just one percent of you might make it in some competitive exams or the other”, he additional associated.
Whereas, he stated, “the 99 percent of the art students are going to have a lifestyle which is below that of a plumber or an electrician, somebody who is even uneducated, just class 10 plus.” In this regard, he urged upon the gathering to maintain their choices very clear and see the place we’re headed.
Impressing upon that the state goes to take that route, he emphasised that it wants the concerted effort of dad and mom, younger kids, college students and academics to direct “our entire energy towards the science stream.”
He additionally famous that the first ever state and expertise awards have additionally been instituted for this very basis. Stating that the state is not going to lag behind anyone, he pronounced that, “we shall put our best foot forward, and those who work here will be scientifically and technologically capable.”
“Those we send out from our state for employment will also be shining in the field of science and technology, not in physical menial jobs”, he added.
Women in Science: Catalysing Viksit Bharat
On this 12 months’s theme for National Science Day, “Women in Science: Catalysing Viksit Bharat”, he said happiness to see that 80% of these current are girls whereas mentioning additional that, “science and technology is very much related to Viksit Bharat.”
While that is the first time that Nagaland is having a analysis and growth award, he nevertheless commented that, “it’s never too late because with technology, you can take a quantum leap.” He said perception that with a small step, Nagaland state can even take concrete steps with the assist of younger minds into Viksit Bharat, “particularly women in catalyzing our state towards being equal partners with the rest of India.”
Highlights of the occasion included welcome deal with by Zeneikhonuo Vimero, Joint Secretary & Ex-Officio Director, Department of Science & Technology, Science Drama presentation by PM Shri. Government High School, Thahekhu and vote of thanks by Kekuneil Ltu, Deputy Mission Director, NSM, Department of Science & Technology whereas Asano Zashu, JSO, Department of Information & Public Relations chaired the programme.
Awards offered underneath Nagaland Science Mission
On the event of National Science Day, with the state’s first ever recognition of pioneers in Science and Technology instituted, a number of awards in the class of lady baby, analysis, excellent achievement and younger scientist had been additionally offered by the Principal Secretary, I. Himato Zhimomi.
Sashimongla I Longkumer was conferred with the Girl Child Award, 2025 whereas Awards of Research Grant for Indigenous Nagas of Nagaland 2025, containing a money award of rupees 5 lakhs every was awarded to Dr. Visesato Mor, Dr. Samadangla Ao, Dr. Limamanen Phom and Thsope Medo.
Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Science & Technology, 2025 was awarded to Dr. Sapu Changkija and Dr. Vinotsole Khamo whereas Dr. Imlisongla Aier was conferred with Award for Young Scientist, 2025 respectively.
