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Importance of Poumai literature stressed
Source: The Sangai Express
Senapati, February 29 2020:
Marking a new begining for the literature of Poumai Naga tribe as it will be taught in High School, RD Thaile, Inspector of Schools, read the Class X Poumai text book during a solemn function held at DRDA Hall, Senapati.
The programme was organised by the Poumai Literature Society under the aegis of the Poumai Naga Union and attended by different school Principals, Headmasters and subject teachers of different schools of the district.
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While addressing the gathering, SP Lawrence, president, Poumai Naga Union expressed happiness as Poula dialect will be taught in the High School starting this academic session.
Speaking at the event, RD Thaile asserted that with the blessing of God and elders, the tribe had progressed this far.
Ngupani Tao, member of the committee stated that the BOSEM recognised Poula as the first language for Class IX & X in 2018.Subsequently, the subject started teaching in class IX last year which was released by the ZEO, Senapati on February 18, 2019 at PNU office.
Free classes were reportedly taken on every Saturday last year and 2-day teachers' orientation programme was held for all private and Govt school teachers.
Certain competitions like essay writing, poem recitation and reading competition for Class IX students was held last year.
A total of 382 students from 18 different private and Govt schools are reportedly taking the subject as their first language last year.
Solomon Arow, president NPO who is also a Poumai called the day as a historic day for the tribe while RB Panii, Chief Judiciary, member of the Poumai Naga Customary Court declared that the highest scorer in Poula subject will be awarded in the next Class X exam conducted by BSEM.
Practical session for all subject teachers on course book, literature and grammar will be continued till tomorrow.
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