Advisor Yhome flags off Tribal Walkathon from Nagaland Civil Secretariat KOHIMA — As part of the Janjatiya Gaurav Divas 2024 (Tribal Pride Day) commemoration, a tribal walkathon was organised in Kohima, which was flagged off by advisor of School Education and SCERT, Dr. Kekhrielhoulie Yhome, from Nagaland Civil Secretariat gate on Friday. Yhome along with other dignitaries, officials from the Department of Tribal Affairs and representatives from all tribes of Nagaland took part in the walkathon, which culminated at the Nagaland Legislative Assembly gate. In his address, the advisor acknowledged the significant contributions of India’s tribal communities to the nation and pointed out that Nagaland is also a tribal state. Mentioning the Santhals, Khasi, Nagas and other tribes from states such as Bihar and Odisha, he highlighted the sacrifices made by tribal communities in the country’s freedom struggle, noting that “freedom comes with a price.” Delivering the keynote address, Angelina Tajen, secretary of Tribal Affairs, stated that the event is a celebration of the contributions made by tribal communities throughout the nation’s history. “This year marks the 150th birth anniversary of the tribal leader and freedom fighter, Birsa Munda, whose legacy continues to inspire India’s tribal communities,” she said. Tajen...