Nagaland governor, Dr. Ashwani Kumar, accorded a traditional reception on his maiden visit to Kiphire district at Kiphire local ground, Wednesday. Also seen is the DC Kiphire, Kesonyu Yhome and a public leader.
Our Correspondent
Kiphire | January 29
Kiphire | January 29
Nagaland Governor, Dr. Ashwani Kumar, today said the rich natural resources of Kiphire district can shape the “future of Nagaland.”
Choosing to travel by road on his maiden visit to the district bordering Burma, the Governor, at a public reception at Kiphire local ground, said Kiphire district with its potential human resources, rich bio-diversity, abundant natural resources and favourable climate, can sustain economic development for long-term purpose.
“Future of Nagaland lies through Kiphire”, Kumar said and urged the youth of the region to harvest these resources for the benefit of the district and the state. Dwelling on various areas for sustainable development, Kumar said be it in agriculture, human resource or mineral resources, Kiphire has enough potential to make the district the “power house of the state for economic development.”
Acknowledging that the district is lagging behind in economic development, the Governor said the local economy can improve if more local entrepreneurs set up businesses including in Power sector.
Kumar said Kiphire district alone has the potential to generate enough electricity to suffice the demand of the entire Nagaland state and still have a surplus that will help improve the economy of the district.
The Governor recognized that lack of good road communication; marketing facilities and remoteness of the district are some factors obstructing its development and growth. Hehowever assured that Nagaland government is giving due attention to Kiphire, being the youngest district. “The people of the district may feel alienated from Kohima due to distance, but it is not so. Kohima is having enough concern for Kiphire and you are close to our hearts”, he added.
Sharing his personal observation, the Governor said that in Nagaland, most of the menial works from agricultural activities to cattle rearing are done by women. He paid tribute to the women folk for raising the standard of living.
The Governor disclosed that Nagaland has less than 40% teaching faculties manning the entire education in the state which, he said, is a serious concern for all.
Further, Kumar said boundaries are vanishing in the 21st century, paving way for villages and communities to merge with the global village and opening opportunities for all to live together in harmony. He urged the people to do away with mistrust, conflict and misunderstanding among villages and communities and to enjoy the gift of global village. During his visit, the Governor also launched a website for Kiphire district in DC conference hall, visited the District Hospital and inaugurated Longthonger village as the first green village in the district.
