Tuensang, November 16 (DIPR): The Governor of Nagaland, PB Acharya and his wife Kavita Acharya visited Tuensang on November 15. On his visit a civic reception was held at GHSS Auditorium Tuensang. The function was attended by all walks of life from within the town. Speaking on the occasion, he thanked the people of Tuensang for simple affection and warm welcome. He mentioned that the north eastern states are rich in their culture and traditions, of which the Nagas in particular have potential in many areas, he added. The present central government has been doing many things to make India corruption free and striving to develop India in social, education, health and infrastructure. Therefore, we must be bold enough to change the mindset to achieve the goals and polices of the government, he said. “India is expected to have the largest human development resources in the coming years as such Nagas should strive to avail those avenues,” he added. The representation from the people of Tuensang District was presented by Vice president YTC, Throngso and also read the representation. The four tribes of Tuensang i.e. Chang, Khiamniungan, Sangtam and Yimchunger Tribes presented the cultural items. The welcome address was delivered by Chillio, Convenor Peace committee ENPO while the programme was chaired by Khoney Mongko VP ENPO. The vote of thanks was proposed by TY Sangtam President USLP. While in Kiphire, Governor of Nagaland PB Acharya and his wife was received by the District Administration, Minister for Power, C.Kipili Sangtam and public reception programme for general public was held at helipad ground Kiphire on November 15. The Governor visited district jail where he had interaction with jail staff and the prisoners. He also visited Kiphire Village Government Primary School and asked the school authorities to provide mid day meal to the students on regular basis. Later, he visited District Hospital Kiphire accompanied by Power Minister and inspected the patient and congratulated all the Doctors, Nurses and Staff members for their commitment to serve the sick and needy people. Later, at Hopongkyu Memorial Hall Kiphire, the Governor had a meeting with the Civil Societies, Public leaders and Government officials. While addressing the gathering, the Governor said that the north eastern states have been sharing boundaries with the countries like Myanmar, Bangladesh, and Bhutan where only 2% (two) of our land is connected with mainland India. He said Nagaland has 16 recognized tribes and different tribal dialects where identity of any society was by its language as culture is not the only way of life, he added. The Governor also called upon the people of Kiphire District to be united and live peacefully. He said Kiphire District was not just rich in mineral resources but has the potentiality to become a tourism hotspot in the region. The programme was chaired by Sedevikho Khro, Deputy Commissioner Kiphire while the vote of thanks was delivered by Vice President USLP, Tsilise Sangtam.
