Pherzawl: The District Administration, Pherzawl, in collaboration with the Zonal Education Office, today organised an awareness programme on the National Innovation Challenge at Parbung Government Higher Secondary School, encouraging students to develop practical solutions to local challenges as part of the ongoing Seva Sankalp Abhiyan.
Around 72 students participated in the programme, which featured interactive sessions and discussions on waste management, flood mitigation and landslide prevention, issues of particular relevance to Pherzawl district given its geographical characteristics and local concerns.
Students were encouraged to observe problems in their surroundings, identify their underlying causes and develop simple, practical and feasible solutions. Resource persons highlighted the National Innovation Challenge as a platform for young innovators to address problems of local and national importance through creative thinking and sustainable ideas.
Emphasis was laid on the feasibility, potential impact and effective implementation of innovative ideas to ensure that they translate into meaningful solutions. The programme also sought to nurture scientific temper, critical thinking and problem-solving skills among students, encouraging them to apply their knowledge and creativity to challenges faced by their communities.
Meanwhile, an UDYAM registration drive was conducted at Senvon in Pherzawl district, drawing around 70 community participants as part of efforts to raise awareness about UDYAM registration and its benefits.
The programme was attended by Clement Lalpeksang, Manager of Punjab National Bank (PNB), Seikhongam Touthang of District Industries Centre along with village authority chairman Lalzawm and Darsangzuol, who briefed participants on the benefits of UDYAM registration. Community mobiliser Chaltokhum also shared relevant information with the gathering.
