Four women from Sumi community were conferred the Dr. Toshevi Sumi Totimi MBBS award at its 4th annual edition held on March 18 in Kohima.
The women namely, Avili Swu, Sulika Zhimomi, Vitunali L. Awomi, and Hikili Q Aye were felicitated for securing MBBS seat through NEET 2021.
Dr. Toshevi Sümi Totimi MBBS award is an initiative of Dr. Toshevi Keditsu Sema, the first lady doctor of Sumi tribe, who completed her MBBS in the year 1977 from Guwahati Medical College. The award was officiated by Dr. K&T Keditsu Foundation in collaboration with Sumi Totimi Hoho, and presented annually to Sumi women, who qualify to study graduate medical course though NEET. The award comprises of a certificate and cash prize of Rs 2,00,000.
On the occasion, Lhotoi Awomi spoke on behalf of families of the awardees. President Sumi Totimi Hoho Kohima, Piholi Swenetho, and president Sumi Hoho Kohima, Khevito Shohe spoke on behalf of their respective organisations.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026