Commissioner & Secretary, RD, Neposo Theluo and others during the inauguration of weekly market at Jalukie Zangdi Village.
Kohima, September 21 (MExN): The Commissioner and Secretary, Rural Development, Neposo Theluo today inaugurated a marketing shed constructed under XV Finance Commission (Basic) for the financial year 2020-21 at Jalukie Zangdi Village under Peren district.
Speaking at the inauguration, the Commissioner & Secretary lauded the Village council for judiciously utilizing the fund sanctioned by the department in making the project a success. He however urged them to follow the guidelines provided by the government while implementing schemes.
Reiterating that market channel is very important, he stressed on the need to start bazaar culture and exchange excess produce from their fields with the neighbouring villages. Since 90% of Zangdi Village citizens are farmers, he said they can easily earn a living by selling their products. Towards this, he expressed optimism that the newly constructed weekly market would go a long way in helping the farmers generate income. He mentioned that the department is focused on helping villages build marketing sheds so as to help eradicate poverty.
Theluo further reminded the village council to come up with proper and comprehensive schemes to be implemented during the People’s Plan Campaign on Gram Panchayat Devlopment plan which will be observed from October 2, 2021 till January 31, 2022.
ADC, Jalukie, Dr Tinojongshi Chang, NCS and Additional Director, RD Tsalito also spoke on the occasion. Earlier, the inaugural programme was marked by a dedicatory prayer by Pastor Shepota Nusori (JBC).
