DIMAPUR, OCTOBER 30 (MExN): The Konyak Union (KU) today said that Longwa village in Mon along the border with Myanmar, which has been declared as an International Trade Centre (ITC), has seen no investment or development. The KU said this in a statement, while also appreciating Nagaland MP, Neiphiu Rio and Nagaland Governor, PB Acharya for adopting Longwa village as MP model village under the Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana (SAGY).
The KU in-tune with the Governor’s recent statement, questioned the state government as to why the proposed ITC project at Longwa has been left unattended “with just a glimpse of a torn tin roof.” The KU therefore appealed to the Nagaland State Government to immediately execute the project, in tune with the Act East Policy without delay.
“Today, the adoption of Longwa village as Adarsh Gram or a model village has been considered as a rightful initiative in promoting cultural ties and tourism in the region. Longwa village is also unique amongst all other Indian villages, and needs special attention and investment from both the state and the central government,” it stated. The KU emphasized that the proposed ITC project can be materialized only through efficient investment. “Such venture would clearly mark its concept upon the Look/Act East Policy of the central government,” it added.
While contemplating the objective of the SAGY that aims to ensure “holistic development” of identified villages in all aspects – personal, human, social, economy and environmental development as well as provision of basic amenities and services, social security and good governance, the KU suggested that in accordance to the contours of the scheme, all schools in Longwa should be felicitated with Smart Schools, Pucca Houses for the homeless, universal access to basic health facilities, universal PDS for eligible families, e-governance, etc. Such noble investments/initiatives, it said, would “definitely foster in bridging up a great divide that exist in our society today.”
It meanwhile acknowledged that “one major factor which needs to be applauded is that the scheme lays emphasis on personal development by inculcating hygienic behavior, physical exercise, reducing risk behavior including alcoholism, smoking and substance abuse.”
It expressed support to the Nagaland MP’s initiative “in cradling up his dream project in a small corner of a Konyak soil.”
