NEW DELHI, May 6 -- Andrew Heanngam Pamei, a 27-year-old, belongs to the Rongmei Naga tribe and is a native of Ramtan village, Churachandpur district, Manipur. Andrew is closely connected to Vidyajyoti Theologate, Delhi. He secured a distinction in theology at the Distance Education Programme in Theology (DEPTh). He was a civil service aspirant. Later, he dedicated his time and energy to translating the Bible into the Rongmei language, widely spoken in Manipur and other North-Eastern States. While sharing a meal with Andrew at Vidyajyoti, I learned of his passion for God's word. He shares what motivated him to take up translation work in this interview.

Q: How did you get inspired to translate the Bible into your language? Who were the k...