Tura, March 21:
World Social Work Day was observed on Tuesday under the theme, ‘Respecting Diversity through Joint Action’ by the Department of Social Work, Mason Phillips Academy (MPA) at the District Auditorium in Tura.
Assistant Commissioner, Tura, Sumith Kumar Singh, who attended the inaugural function as the Chief Guest, spoke on the importance of Social work in the society while President of NEAHRD, K C Momin delivered the Keynote address.
Following the inaugural function, three separate sessions were conducted by Moderator, Dr Merril N Sangma during which, various resource persons spoke on different topics like Cyber Crime, Social Work Relevance in the field and Counselling as a tool for Social Change.
Others who attended the inaugural function include faculty members of the academy.
Earlier on Monday, a programme was also organized at the Leprosy Colony in Tura as part of the celebration.
Meanwhile, the occasion was also observed by the MSW programme of NEHU at its campus in Tura where campus in charge, Prof Sujata Gurudev was the Chief Guest and District Social Welfare Officer, Hemaritha Ch Sangma was the Key Speaker.
Speaking on the occasion, Key Speaker, Hemaritha Ch. Sangma emphasized on respecting diversity, and eliminating stigmatization on race, gender, caste, tribe, looks and color. She addressed the needs of Professional Workers who can intervene on social issues scientifically based on Social Work code of conduct, methods, goals and objectives. She expressed her contentment to have a Social Work pragramme in NEHU Meghalaya, as it eases up and minimizes parents’ expenditure to study in their own native place.
Chief Guest, Prof. Sujata Gurudev addressed the occasion emphasizing on joint action to curb social differences. She applauded the key speaker Smt. Hemaritha Ch.Sangma on her professional background and societal contribution. She talked about the importance and dignity of social services no matter what kind of job one is doing. She also urged the gathering to be in action and never give space to idleness saying, it is the devil’s workshop.