The event sought to foster awareness, promote open conversations about mental health and emphasise the importance of listening to and learning from people with lived experiences
KRC TIMES Desk
Chandel : The Centre for Women and Girls (CWG), Central Church Molnoi Area, KBC No. 16, observed World Mental Health Day 2026 under the theme “Lived Experience” on October 10 at Central Church Molnoi Area, KBC No. 16.
The programme aimed to highlight the importance of mental health awareness by providing a platform for individuals to share their lived experiences and encouraging greater understanding, compassion and support for people facing mental health challenges.
The programme compèred by Priety Rose Lamkang and Gracy Haokip, began with an opening prayer by Dr. Toshang Khaling, Chairperson of CWG, followed by a welcome address and introduction by Thangcha, Project Coordinator of CWG. The Youth Department of Central Church Molnoi Area, KBC No. 16, presented a special number.
The keynote address was delivered by Hechin Haokip, Executive Director of CWG. A special performance by Guru Rewben Mashangva, recipient of the Padma Shri Award in 2021 and the National Tribal Award in 2011, was also part of the programme.
A key highlight of the observance was the sharing of lived experiences by Lalpu Mate, Chief of Chehlep village, Thethem, and Th. Guite, Chief of NG Bethany village.
Col. Atul Parashar, Commanding Officer of the 10 Assam Rifles, who attended with his wife Jyoti Parashar, also addressed the gathering as a special guest.
The programme further featured a piano performance by Tenella Saka. Pastor Seikhogin Haokip, Church Pastor of KBC Central Church Molnoi Area, delivered the vote of thanks, while Pastor Lunkhosel Tuboi of KBC No. 16 led the closing prayer.
The event sought to foster awareness, promote open conversations about mental health and emphasise the importance of listening to and learning from people with lived experiences. Through the programme, CWG reiterated the need to build a more understanding and supportive community where mental health concerns could be discussed openly, without stigma or discrimination.
T-shirts and placards were distributed among the participants after the official programme. The afternoon session witnessed a Slogan Writing and Painting activity followed by a walk from Church Campus to Khulmi Public Ground through a Mural Art site at Molnoi village as part of the Mental Health Awareness Campaign. Volleyball and football matches along with fun games were conducted.
