With the logistics support and initiative of Yingli Keikung, PLV Longleng District Legal Services Authority (LDLSA), in collaboration with the Phomla Hoichem, organised a fellowship programme-cum-awareness under Drugs Awareness and Wellness Navigation (DAWN) Scheme 2025, with the Jail Inmates at District Jail, Longleng on 7th September, 2025.
Chairing the program, Retainer Lawyer (LDLSA), Panglang Y. Phom shared his thought and said that this fellowship cum awareness program aimed to promote spiritual growth, rehabilitation and community engagement with the jail inmates. He also, apprised the jail inmates about the DAWN Scheme for their awareness.
Delivering a message on harmful effects of drugs and intoxicants, President of Phomla Hoichem, Ainyu Phom shared the strategies to control the supply and demand chain of drugs. While the secretary (LDLSA), Kumdilong Kessen, (NJS) conveyed his sincere appreciation and gratitude to the Phomla Hoichem for the initiative and requested for further collaboration to teach skill-based activities to the jail inmates. A testimony was also shared by a reformed addict and convict, where he challenged the inmates to overcome addiction and seek rehabilitation and spiritual support within oneself for a positive change.
The executive members of Phomla Hoichem, led by Aphang Phom and the Jail inmates presented a special number. The offering collected and money received from selling the banana chips were given away to the inmates for their welfare fund.
After the fellowship program, the Phomla Hoichem led by its president taught the inmates about banana and potato chips making to engage the inmates in productive activities, and to help them build their skills during their rehabilitation and after their release from the prison.
The LDLSA donated the bananas and the packaging materials, while the oil was sponsored by the District Jail Longleng and the Pomla Hoichem donated a wok, vegetable slicer and other kitchen essentials. All together 17 inmates participated in making the banana and potato chips. Since the chips were made on trial basis, it was packed and sold only to well-wishers.
Paralegal Volunteer (PLV) Yingli Keikung and Manau Phom also extended their assistance during the program. The offertory prayer was delivered by Deputy LADC, P. Monyei Phom
While proposing the vote of thanks, Assistant Jailor, Bankathung Patton acknowledged and said that it was for the first time ever an organization has taken the initiative to teach chips making in the District Jail, Longleng. The programme commence with an invocation pronounced by General Secretary, Phomla Hoichem, N. Manla Phom.
(Manjong IA Longleng )
