On November 18, 2024, an essay writing competition was organized under the aegis of the 50th anniversary of statehood by the students of Phodong Senior Secondary School, Mangan District. The event aimed to celebrate the state's journey over the past five decades and inspire young minds to reflect on its progress.Students wrote on themes such as historical milestones, economic growth, cultural heritage, and governance. The competition encouraged critical thinking and appreciation for the state’s achievements. Judges evaluated the essays based on originality, clarity, and depth of analysis.Winners received prizes for their insightful contributions. The event concluded with speeches highlighting the importance of remembering history while striving for a brighter future.This literary initiative, part of the Golden Jubilee celebrations, honoured the state’s legacy and motivated students to envision a promising future.0n 25th October 2024 an essay competition was conducted in Mangshila, sr. sec. school as one of the activities under 50 years of Statehood. The topic for the essay competition was “OUR STATE JOURNEY, PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE”. The students from grade 9 to 12 participated the competition with 10 participants, and out of them best three essays were declared as 1st, 2nd and 3rd.