Delhi Zou Students Organise Career Guidance Event

New Delhi, 31 August 2013: “The tribals in Manipur had no rights except for the village chief, who has held authority since the colonial period,” said Dr David Vumlallian Zou, Assistant Professor in the History Department at Delhi University.

Dr Zou explained that while people from the valley want to abolish chieftainship in Manipur, tribal chiefs have held land ownership rights—locally known as “Dai”—long before India’s independence. He made these remarks during the 6th ZSPD Study Forum and Career Guidance session on Saturday.

Zou Sangnaupang Pawlpi, a student body in Delhi, has been running a study forum every Saturday, where students prepare together for competitive exams such as UPSC, Staff Selection, and Banking. The forum has helped nearly 50 Zou students secure government jobs, according to organisers.

Under the theme “Sangnaupang Vision”, the career guidance programme aimed to raise awareness among Zou students and encourage them to pursue government service careers.

Dr David Zou presented a paper on "Tribal Rights in Manipur and Our Rights in Delhi." Lawrence Khenmang, Executive Officer, Lok Sabha Secretariat, spoke on the challenges of civil service exams. Christopher Thongkhanthang, a PhD scholar from JNU, highlighted the importance of education in society. M. Limlunthang, a PhD scholar from Jamia Millia Islamia, spoke on motivation, while Khailianmang Samte, Tax Assistant, Government of India, and Zamlianmang, Central Secretariat, discussed the challenges of SSC exams.

Meanwhile, the Tangkhul Katamnao Long (Tangkhul Students’ Union) Delhi held a Freshers’ Welcome and Blessing Ceremony at Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium. Arthur Chipang, IAS, Deputy Commissioner of Tamenglong District, was the chief guest. The venue was sponsored by Rishang Keishing, MP (Rajya Sabha), and Victor Keishing, MLA.

Additionally, the Zeliangrong Students’ Union, Delhi, celebrated its 22nd Social Freshers’ Function at Sri Shankar Lal Concert Hall, Delhi University. Gaikhangam, Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister of Manipur, attended as the chief guest, along with other distinguished guests, including S.J. Chiru, IAS, OSD to the Minister of Shipping, Government of India; Dr Alana Golmei, General Secretary, North East Support Centre & Helpline; Timothy T. Gonmei, Deputy Secretary, ES, Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence; Gugu Haralu, Social Worker; Machunlung Kamei, Additional Commissioner, Central Excise; and Dai Remmei, Regional P.F. Commissioner-I.

These events showcased the growing efforts to support and guide North-East students in Delhi, helping them navigate academic and career challenges.

~ BRUCE K. THANGKHAL
Special Correspondent
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