Governor Graces the 9th Rising Day Celebration of Ephatha Special School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Aizawl, the 20th May, 2025: Mizoram Governor, General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh, PVSM, AVSM, YSM (Retd), today graced the 9th Rising Day celebration of the Ephatha Special School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing as the Chief Guest. The event, organized by the Ephatha Society of Mizoram for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (ESOMDHH), was held at College Veng, Aizawl.

Speaking at the 9th Rising Day celebration of Ephatha Special School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Governor General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh (Retd) extended his congratulations to the institution. He commended the Ephatha Society’s leadership, as well as the school’s teachers, staff and parents, for their committed efforts in reaching this significant milestone. Lauding the dedication of the teaching and support staff, the Governor stated, “Every day you bring creativity, patience and kindness into the classroom. You teach not only lessons, but also confidence and joy. Each child here is unique with their own gifts and talents”.

Mizoram Governor also emphasized the crucial role that institutions like Ephatha Special School play in shaping a brighter future for children with hearing impairments in Mizoram. He also underlined the importance of family involvement in the development of children with special needs, noting that with love, encouragement and high expectations, such children can overcome challenges and achieve their goals. “Parents, as the most influential figures in a child’s life, must ensure their children receive the education they deserve,” he added. The Governor also praised Ephatha Special School for its commitment to promoting inclusive education, a priority initiative supported by the government and described the school as a model institution in this field. He extented his support to the initiatives of the Ephatha Special School and urged all stakeholders to continue supporting and advancing its mission.

Earlier in the programme, Pi Saihmingthangi, President of ESOMDHH, delivered a welcome address. The event also featured a devotional message from Rev. Dr. H Vanlalruata and a report presentation by Pu Samuel R. Lalhmangaiha, Principal of the school. Pi Laldikkimi, Senior Adviser of ESOMDHH, also shared her remarks. The students showcased delightful and well-prepared special performances followed by a vote of thanks by Pu Lalbuatsaiha, Adviser to ESOMDHH.

As part of today’s rising day celebration, awareness programme was also conducted in the afternoon, led by Pi Jenny Lalbiaktlingi, General Secretary of ESOMDHH.

Founded on May 11, 2016, the Ephatha Special School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing currently has one Principal, five teachers, one craft teacher and one volunteer, catering to 24 students from Class I to VIII. The school follows the Indian Sign Language (ISL) for instruction. The managing body, Ephatha Society of Mizoram for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (ESOMDHH), was established on February 28, 2012, with a vision to support individuals with deaf and hard of hearing.

 

Larsap-in Ephatha Special School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing dinchamphaphak vawi 9-na lawmna a hmanpui (Mizo)

Aizawl, the 20th May, 2025: Mizoram Larsap General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh, PVSM, AVSM, YSM (Retd) chuan vawiin khan Ephatha Society of Mizoram for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (ESOMDHH) buatsaih, Ephatha Special School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing dinchamphaphak vawi 9-na lawmna, College Veng, Aizawla neih chu Khuallian niin a hmanpui.

Larsap General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh (Retd) chuan Ephatha Special School for the Blind and Hard of Hearing-te dinchamphaphak vawi 9-na lawmna hun a telpui thei chu lawmawm a tih thu leh, tun hun thleng thei tura society hotute, thawktute leh nu leh pate hmalakna fakawm a tih thu sawiin, “Nitinin classroom-ah thiamna, dawhtheihna leh ngilneihna in lantir bakah naupangte inrintawkna leh hlimna pein an theihna inthup in hai chhuah sak thin a, in inpekna leh rawngbawlna ngaihhlutawm tak hi ka chhuang hle a ni, a ti a. Bengngawng leh ri hriatna tha lo naupangte pual liau liaua Mizorama school awmchhun chu Mizoram tana meichher eng chhawmnungtu leh, hmangaihna leh thawhrimna hmanga hlawhtlinna a hmuh theih a ni tih lantirtu a nih thu a sawi bawk.

Larsap chuan vohbik naupangte enkawl kawngah inchhung khura inenkawlnain awmze thui tak a nei tih sawiin, hmangaihna leh an laka beiseina sang tak chuan naupangte chakna a pe a, harstanate paltlangin duhthusam an thleng thei thin a ni, a ti a. Nu leh pate chu fate hmalam hun atana mi pawimawh bik an nih avangin zirna tha an dawn theih nana theihtawp chhuah turin a chah a. Sawrkarin mitin huapzo zirna a kalpui mek hnuaiah zirna tibahlah thei ang chi reng reng a awm loh nana hmalak a nih thu sawiin, hemi kawnga Ephatha Special School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing-te hmalakna chu mitin huapzo zirna a taka tichiangtu a ni, a ti a. Larsap chuan an dinchhan tihlawhtling turin a theihna zawn apiangah puih a inhuam thu sawiin, kalkhawmte chu Ephatha Special School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing hmasawn zel nana theihtawp chhuah zel turin a chah a ni.

He hunah hian Pi Saihmingthangi, President, ESOMDHH chuan kalkhawmte lawmna thu sawiin, Rev. Dr. H. Vanlalruata’n hunserh a hmang a. Pu Samuel R. Lalhmangaiha, Principal, Ephatha Special School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing hnen atangin report ngaihthlak a ni a. Pi Laldikkimi, Senior Adviser, ESOMDHH-in thu a sawi bakah zirlai naupangte’n special hmuhnawm tak tak an entir bawk a. Zirtirtu kal tha lawmman Larsap-in a hlan a, Pu Lalbuatsaiha, Adviser, ESOMDHH-in lawmthu sawiin hun hman a khar a. Hemi hnu hian chawhnuah Pi Jenny Lalbiaktlingi, Gen. Secretary, ESOMDHH kaihhruaiin awareness programme neih a ni.

Ephatha Special School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing hi May ni 11, 2016 khan din a ni a. Tun dinhmunah Principal 1, Teacher 5, Craft Teacher 1 leh Volunteer 1 te’n zirlai 24 an enkawl mek a. Class I atanga VIII thleng zirna awmin, Indian Sign Language (ISL) hmanga zirna kalpui a ni a. School dintu Ephatha Society of Mizoram for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (ESOMDHH) hi bengngawng leh ri hriatna tha lote hamthatna ngaihtuahtu society ni turin February ni 28, 2012 khan din a ni.

 

Written by: Dr. Lallawmkima Thangluah, MIS, PRO to Governor