Meluri, May 2 (DIPR): Nagaland Chief Minister, Neiphiu Rio laid the foundation stone of an Integrated Tourist Destination and Eco-adventure at Tizu River, Meluri, on April 30. The programme was held at the bank of Tizu River, which is a few kilometer away from Meluri town.
Planning to start a runway short service for touristsAddressing the gathering, Rio stated that the present government is giving a special emphasis for developing backward areas of the state. He said that the area under Meluri sub-division is very rich in minerals and natural resources and if it is properly developed than it could be a source of tourist attraction and the mineral can be exported to neighbouring Myanmar to uplift the economy. He added that the government is willing to give their full support to promote ecotourism and the place could be developed to make it a popular tourist destination; however the success depended on the co-operation and active participation of the people. The public should preserve and protect the natural environment, he maintained. Hunting and fishing are in our blood and we Nagas have a habit of killing/destroying whatever we can hold on, but from now on we have to learn to preserve and nurture them in order to make the area a tourist hot spot, he said. Rio also encouraged the youth to take up professional courses such as, hotel management and catering hospitability courses in order to attract tourist when they visit the area. He stressed on the importance of maintaining ecological balance and called for active support from the public for preservation and protection of the natural environment.
The programme also included community fishing where hundreds of river fishes were displayed to the visiting dignitaries. Rio called on the gathering to organize an annual traditional fishing festival to attract tourist to the area. He also encouraged them to preserve the forest around the tourist destination and eco adventure site and assured them to give financial assistance equal to the value of the area preserved. He disclosed that the state government is planning to start a runway short service for tourists visiting Nagaland. The air service would cater for ferrying tourist in the state, he added.
The Chief Minister and his entourage also visited community fishing site. The programme was chaired by Director Tourism, K.Yanpanthang Kikon, while the vote of thanks was delivered by Riepetho Nyuwi. Parliamentary Secretary for Tourism, Law & Justice, Yitachu, gave a welcome address, while the invocation was led by Pastor, MVBC Rev. T. Kachusie and benediction was pronounced by Deacon, MVBC, Pesatho Kajiri. The function was also attended by Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Kuzholuzo Nienu, Minister for Agriculture, Dr.Chumben Murry, Chairman NKVIB Dr. Nicky Kire, Deputy Commissioner Phek, SP Phek and other government officials and public.
Planning to start a runway short service for touristsAddressing the gathering, Rio stated that the present government is giving a special emphasis for developing backward areas of the state. He said that the area under Meluri sub-division is very rich in minerals and natural resources and if it is properly developed than it could be a source of tourist attraction and the mineral can be exported to neighbouring Myanmar to uplift the economy. He added that the government is willing to give their full support to promote ecotourism and the place could be developed to make it a popular tourist destination; however the success depended on the co-operation and active participation of the people. The public should preserve and protect the natural environment, he maintained. Hunting and fishing are in our blood and we Nagas have a habit of killing/destroying whatever we can hold on, but from now on we have to learn to preserve and nurture them in order to make the area a tourist hot spot, he said. Rio also encouraged the youth to take up professional courses such as, hotel management and catering hospitability courses in order to attract tourist when they visit the area. He stressed on the importance of maintaining ecological balance and called for active support from the public for preservation and protection of the natural environment.
The programme also included community fishing where hundreds of river fishes were displayed to the visiting dignitaries. Rio called on the gathering to organize an annual traditional fishing festival to attract tourist to the area. He also encouraged them to preserve the forest around the tourist destination and eco adventure site and assured them to give financial assistance equal to the value of the area preserved. He disclosed that the state government is planning to start a runway short service for tourists visiting Nagaland. The air service would cater for ferrying tourist in the state, he added.
The Chief Minister and his entourage also visited community fishing site. The programme was chaired by Director Tourism, K.Yanpanthang Kikon, while the vote of thanks was delivered by Riepetho Nyuwi. Parliamentary Secretary for Tourism, Law & Justice, Yitachu, gave a welcome address, while the invocation was led by Pastor, MVBC Rev. T. Kachusie and benediction was pronounced by Deacon, MVBC, Pesatho Kajiri. The function was also attended by Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Kuzholuzo Nienu, Minister for Agriculture, Dr.Chumben Murry, Chairman NKVIB Dr. Nicky Kire, Deputy Commissioner Phek, SP Phek and other government officials and public.
