Governor for transformative changes in villages

Urge intellectuals, Hohos, political leaders to give serious thought on reservation for women

DIMAPUR, APRIL 28 (MExN): On occasion of the National Panchayati Day 2016, Nagaland Governor PB Acharya has appealed to the people of Nagaland to bring transformative changes in the villages.  

“Our progress depends on the development of our villages. Our Panchayat should have infrastructure development in every field,” Acharya stated in a message released to the media.  

The Governor also said special attention should be given on some issues such as education of children in the village and vaccination for children etc. “Nation cannot develop unless the villages develop.  Panchayat can play a big role in the development of a nation.  

The elected representatives ensure the administration in the grass-root level,” he emphasized.  

The Governor also appealed to all the tribal intellectual, Tribal Hohos and political leaders to give serious thought on whether to take up 1/3rd reservation for women in all Panchayat and local body elections as per the mandatory rule of the Constitution.  

While maintaining that under Article 371A of the Constitution gives right to follow customary laws and practices, the Governor however said in this 21st century, “our women empowered with education and other skills are ready to take up the responsibility in every field.”  Women demand parity and equity, which is in tune with the world trend, he stated.  

While observing National Panchayati Day, the Governor further appealed to all the people of the State to work hard and positively for a “secured peaceful and prosperous golden Nagaland.”