Students of the Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS) in Borguli, East Siang district, were made aware of the ill effects of online gaming during an awareness programme held under ‘Sahakarita Utsav 2026’ on Saturday. The programme aimed to educate students about the potential risks associated with excessive online gaming. Addiction, poor academic performance, mental health issues, physical inactivity, and social isolation are some of the harmful effects of online gaming that were highlighted during the session. The programme was conducted by Mebo BMMU cluster coordinator Tokmem Moyong, who also engaged with the students in an interactive question-and-answer segment.
District Cooperative Union chairman Malo Komut and vice chairman Lottek Pertin advised the students to use digital technology responsibly and strike a balance between online activities, academics, physical health, and social life. The students were also briefed on the Government of India’s advisory on online gaming and the importance of responsible digital use. The programme concluded with a pledge against harmful online gaming, followed by a brief address by the school’s Principal Tani Pada.
The event was organised by the assistant registrar of cooperative societies, Pasighat, and the Arunachal State Rural Livelihoods Mission, Mebo, in collaboration with the Monggu Ane Didum Multipurpose Cooperative Society Ltd.
