Chümoukedima, June 19, 2026: Norman Putsure College, Chümoukedima, turned into a hub of ideas and debate on June 19, 2026, as it hosted the Young Indians Parliament ‘THALIR’ on the theme “Tourism-Led Economic Development.”
The full-day event, conducted across two sessions, saw enthusiastic participation from 61 students representing six schools from across the region: Greenwood Hr. Sec. School, Hebron Hr. Sec. School, St. Joseph Hr. Sec. School, Charis High Academy, North Town Hr. Sec. School, and Pilgrim Hr. Sec. School. Through structured parliamentary debate, students examined how tourism can be leveraged as a sustainable driver of economic growth in Nagaland and the wider Northeast.
The proceedings were judged by a distinguished panel comprising Mr. Worrin Muivah, Founder and Director of STEP North-East; Ms. Vanlal, Assistant Professor at Norman Putsure College; and Mr. Kepozo Kapuh, a postgraduate student from St. Joseph University, Chümoukedima. The judges evaluated participants on research, articulation, rebuttal skills, and overall parliamentary conduct.
The session was chaired by Ms. Umani Agarwal, with Mr. Rishav Sethi serving as Co-Chair, ensuring the smooth conduct of debates and parliamentary procedures.
Speaking after the sessions, the judges commended the students for their confidence and understanding of a complex policy issue.
Following intense rounds of debate and rebuttals, the 15 best debaters were selected on merit. These students will now represent the region at the upcoming Northeast Young Indians Parliament, where they will compete with peers from across the Northeast on state and regional policy issues.
The event concluded with a brief review session during which the judges shared their observations and feedback on the parliamentary proceedings. This was followed by the distribution of certificates to all participants, with special recognition accorded to the 15 selected debaters. The vote of thanks was delivered by Ms. Saneinuo Putsure, Managing Director of Norman Putsure College.
The objective of THALIR is to build a culture of informed discussion, leadership, and civic engagement among students. “When students debate issues such as tourism-led development, they not only improve their communication skills but also become more aware of their role in shaping the region’s future,” said a college representative.
The successful conduct of the event reflects the growing interest among Nagaland’s youth in parliamentary debate and policy dialogue.