Mokokchung, February 2 (MExN): Eco-Green School, Tzurang Valley, Changki Village at Mokokchung was inaugurated on January 30 by Lendimenba Amri, Chairman, Changki Village Council.
Located at the 20 acre community site allotted by the village authorities, the objective of the school is to provide formal education to children in this rural agricultural region where the nearest existing school is about 25 kms away.
A press release issued by Arep Changkija, Secretary, Changki Eco-Green Project stated that this is an initiative of the Changki Eco-Green Project whose members are promoting various plantations, mainly tea and rubber. The school will start with one class and progress each year.
In his inaugural speech Lendimenba Amri highlighted the immense potential of this much needed venture and expressed confidence that this school could one day develop into a full-fledged educational centre with facilities for higher education at the university level. He assured all cooperation and support from the village council in this regard.
Dedication speech and prayer was offered by Sentimeren Longchari and Pastor Nokon respectively. The other dignitaries who also spoke on the occasion were Mokongningsang Longkumer, Retd Director, Treasuries & Accounts and Imdangtiba Jamir, Retd Addl Director, Social Welfare.
The programme was chaired by Imkongtemsu Ao, NCS (Retd).
