JNMI celebrates silver jubilee on World Disability Day

NAMCHI, 11 Dec: Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Institute here at Boomtar celebrated its 25th year of establishment along with the observance of World Disability Day 2012 [which had been postponed due to school examinations], here at the Institute on 10 December.
Namchi Municipal Council chairperson, BT Tamang, was present as the chief guest while SP District Jail, KL Tenzing was the special guest. The programme was also attended by the newly elected panchayats of the area.
Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Institute, Boomtar, Namchi is an institute for differently abled students (visually challenged) and has already set an example by producing many talented students. During the ceremony, the students of JNMI presented solo songs and also recited poems.
The Headmaster of the Institute presented the welcome address while a Special Educator also addressed the gathering. The students also shared their views and experiences.
While addressing the occasion, chief guest Mr. Tamang said that, around 25-26 years ago he had given this land for just a token amount to the organization to start the institute and today many talented students have already set an example for the State as well as the country. He welcomed the use of ‘differently abled’ instead of ‘physically challenged’ and further said that the differently abled are really unique as proven by their achievements. He also applauded the effort of the headmaster, teachers and other staff of the institute.