Dimapur, March 16 (MExN): The first phase of drainage at Darogajan village which was constructed under MGNREGA funding was inaugurated on March 14 by Imtiangshi Ao, Project Director, District Rural Development Agency, Dimapur in presence of other officials of Rural Development Agency, Dimapur, village GBs and council members.
1600 ft. of drainage have been completed in the first phase while about 2000 ft. would be covered in the second phase.
In an informal interaction with the departmental officials, village council chairman, Vitokhu Achumi apprised the officials about the functioning of the VDB in the oldest village of the area. Darogajan was established in 1890. Thanking the department of Rural Development for providing required fund for the development of the village, he urged upon the officials to continue to assist the village in the development process.
Expressing satisfaction on the completion of the first phase of drainage construction, Imtiangshi said that the department takes pride in proper utilization of fund and implementation of the works by the villages. He urged upon the village to always make good use of the fund provided for the development of the village.
Also addressing the gathering, Tsukti Ao, Block Development Officer, RD Block Chumukedima reminded the villagers that the development and advancement of the village depends on the unity and co-ordination that prevail among the villagers. He, therefore, urged the villagers to be cooperative with one another.
Dr. Rev. Vikheshe Chishi, principal, Withee Bible College pronounced the dedication prayer for the drainage
