Dignitaries with winners and participants of painting competition on March 29.
Our Correspondent
Kohima | March 30
The District TB Centre, Kohima in collaboration with Imchen’s Custom Art School organised a painting competition on TB awareness on March 29 as one of the activities to observe World TB Day.
The proprietor of Imchen’s Custom Art School, Moa Imchen who is a 3D Architectural Designer, in his introductory message briefed on the importance of art as way of creative expression implemented through visualization.
While encouraging the art aspirants, Imchen said that picking up a pencil and starting to create can be a daunting task, but with practice and dedication, anyone can develop their skills.
He further said that the school is inclusive and provides opportunities for all students including Children with Special Needs (CwSN).
The fact that these students are faring well is a testament to the School’s commitment to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
Dr Chibenthung Kithan, District TB Officer, Kohima highlighted about TB as an infectious disease with India having the highest case of TB burden in the world. Dr. Kithan further said that the need for awareness on TB has become all the more important to achieve India’s aim to eliminate TB.
The painting competition is one such activity organized by the District TB Centre to raise awareness among the masses.
The painting competition was conducted under the theme – “Yes! We can end TB.” Certificates and cash prizes were awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd winners under three categories-Primary Category, Junior Category and Senior Category.
The winners under the Primary Category includes: 1st-Thepfusolie, 2nd -Kuotuolie, 3rd- Nevaan.
Winners under Junior Category: 1st- Moanoba, 2nd- Akumtemsu, 3rd- Neiketoulie.
Winners under Senior Category: 1st- Naomi Kintso, 2nd- Sukhiam, 3rd- Vilto Vincent Pucho.
