NESO felicitates Dr Artax Shimray
Source: The Sangai Express / Mungchan Zimik
Ukhrul, April 11 2023:
North East Students' Organization (NESO) on Monday felicitated Dr Artax Shimray upon being conferred with an honorary Doctor of Divinity by Henry Martyn Institute, Hyderabad.
The felicitation programme was held during the "Change of Guard Programme" conducted for the new office bearers of NESO for the tenure 2023-2026 at the conference hall of Tourist Lodge Dimapur, Nagaland and hosted by Naga Student Federation.
NESO presented him with a citation and a traditional scarf to show their acknowledgment of his achievement in the presence of Nagaland MLA Achumbemo Kikon, Dr Samujal, Chief Advisor NESO and all the components unit leaders of NESO.
Meanwhile the president of All Assam Students Union (AASU) Utpal Sarma also presented him with a special gift on the occasion.
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Dr Artax Shimray was conferred the honorary Doctor of Divinity on March 31 for his relentless effort and immense contribution in social activities to uplift the marginalized section of society.
A brief biography of Artax was also highlighted during the felicitation programme.
Artax presently owns Khaithom farm and is a local biodiversity activist dedicating his service in educating the people about the importance of preserving local floras and fauna for ensuring a clean environment.
He also served as NESO general secretary in 1990 and in 1995 he was elected as president of Tangkhul Naga Long.