Dr Kekhrielhoulie Yhome and others during the inauguration of the new building of GPS Kewhitsütuo Model on July 17. (Morung Photo)
Our Correspondent
Kohima | July 17
Nagaland School Education Advisor Dr Kekhrielhoulie Yhome inaugurated the newly constructed building of Government Primary School Kewhitsütuo Model, Kohima on July 17. Officially established in 2013, this school has an enrolment of 67 students and 8 teaching staff at present.
Addressing the inaugural function, Dr Yhome expressed happiness over the fast growing trend of the school over the years. He commended the teachers for their dedication in nurturing young minds and also the School Management Committee for guiding the school in an effective manner.
Dr Yhome thanked the T. Khel Council for constructing this school building with own fund and also praised Zatsu clan for donating land for the purpose.
He agreed to the idea of upgrading the school and insisted proper planning for the same. “We may have to upgrade it to a composite school as Kewhitsütuo Model has a strategic location, huge land and very soon, a lot of habitation will come about,” he said.
Also gracing the occasion as the guest of honour, Kohima Municipal Council (KMC) Chairperson Neibodzelie Solo called for proper implementation of waste management system in Kohima.
He also appealed every individual to sincerely and honestly enumerate themselves during the census exercise. Solo also flagged off waste disposal vehicle for Kewhitsütuo Model, funded by T. Khel Council.
‘Protect children with education’
In his address, T Khel Council Chairman K Neibou Sekhose said “In the olden days we protected the village with spears. Today we protect our children with education. That's why building a school in Kewhitsütuo Model is not expense, it is security.”
Sekhose described the inauguration of the new school building as an investment for the next 50 years.
The new school building was constructed entirely by T.Khel Council own resource at Rs. 117 lakh.
He informed that Tsütuonuomia has already started planning for a higher secondary school at Kewhitsütuo Model.
“Today, we are writing a history. A school is not a building. A school is a factory of future leaders,” he said.
54 years ago, Sekhose said, the leaders had taken a noble and strong decision for the future generation that the present areas (Kewhitsütuo) is kept to establish a Model village for the upcoming generation, “since all our prime land had been given for the development of Kohima city, the capital of Nagaland.”
Earlier, welcome address was delivered by Er Kelhousinyü Solo, chairman Kewhitsütuo Model Students of GPS Kewhitsütuo Model and Ukhriesi-ü Sekhose presented special numbers while Rev Atuo Whuorie, pastor Baptist Mission Church invoked God’s blessings.
The programme was compered by Visasielie Suohu and Kiyakhrienuo Solo. Vote of thanks was proposed by Mhasiesetuo Solo, chairman, School Management Committee. Shashank Pratap Singh, principal director school education, L Jamithung Lotha, State Mission Director, Samagra Shiksha Nagaland, Kethosituo Sekhose, Director, Youth Resources & Sports and several other dignitaries were also present at the inaugural function.
Kewhitsütuo Model: A vision since 1972
The concept of the Kewhitsütuo Model began in 1972, inspired by the vision and foresight of forefathers. With a deep sense of responsibility towards the future of the people, they safeguarded this land and ensured that no government developmental works were undertaken until a proper plan for the area was in place. Their vision laid the foundation for the Kewhitsütuo Model.
In 1984, a formal representation was submitted to the Government and the Kohima Village Council regarding the Kewhitsütuo Model. The model belongs to the Tsütuonuomia Khel of Kohima Village, and the land that falls under its jurisdiction is preserved for the welfare and future of the khel. As envisioned by elders, the land is not to be sold to outsiders, ensuring that it remains a lasting asset for generations to come.
Strategically located, the Kewhitsütuo Model is connected by four major two-lane roads: Leikei Road, National Highway-29, Tsütuo Kharu to Rüleizou (IG Stadium), and the road leading towards Imphal via Niepfü, Northern-II, Pfüchama and Phesama.
The area is also blessed with several important rivers and streams, including Sarüyo/Vürierü, Rüziekhouzourü, Dzüleikharü, Seichierü, Kevüzierü, Dzüchürü and Sepfüzourü.
In addition, important link roads such as Vürie, Lerümedi, Seithogei, New Market, Mechozou/Nagabazar and Sepfüzou further strengthen connectivity within the area.
Over the years, several key developmental projects have been established within the Kewhitsütuo Model.
These include the new school building and its premises, the Council Hall, the Health Centre, the WATSAN Jal Jeevan Mission main water reservoir, the irrigation channel, and the Tsütuo Gate.
Kewhitsütuo Stadium Project has been taken up, which will further contribute to the growth and development of the area.
