Foundation stone for CWSK Hostel Building laid

Kohima, August 24 (MExN): The foundation stone for the Chakhesang Women Society Kohima’s (CWSK) Tribal Women’s Hostel Building was laid on August 24 by Parliamentary Secretary for Planning, Monitoring and Taxes, Neiba Kronu, at the Old Ministers’ Hill, Kohima.  

Rev. Dr. Vevo Phesao, Senior Pastor, Chakhesang Baptist Church Ministers’ Hill performed the Dedicatory Prayer, a press release informed.  

In her introduction, the CWSK President, Neikhwepeu Khalo informed that, with about 5000+ Chakhesang women residing in Kohima, the Society felt an urgent need to cater to the needs of young girls who come to Kohima from villages in pursuit of higher studies and jobs, and hence the project. 

Rev. Phesao opined that through this project, the community’s unity is strengthened, and urged all to join hands in supporting one another.  

In his brief speech, Kronu encouraged the women and expressed his support for the CWSK’s hostel project. Opining that women are more efficient when it comes to getting things done and more judicious in utilization of funds, the Parliamentary Secretary further expressed hope that women will excel in the projects that are currently in the pipeline for them.