Pughoboto, December 6 (DIPR): Minister for Rural Development, REPA, CL John inaugurated the Ghathashi RD Block building-cum Block Ghar in presence of the R&B Minister Y. Vikheho Swu on December 5.
CL John called upon the gathering to do away with tribalism and also encouraged the people to use the common Nagamese dialect to bring oneness. He said that without a common dialect there would be no community, no nation in the world. He also emphasized on practical education in rearing of domestic animals, sufficient agri-allied outputs which will start from the Rural Development department for economic progress. He stressed on “work and act” and called upon all to be humble and constructive and to maintain peace and unity.
Minister Y. Vikheho Swu in his short speech said that system of funding to the states has been changed. Swu urged the people to retrospect and start working. He also said that Nagaland’s 2030 vision is to activate the Department of Rural Development (RD), Agri, Horti, Fishery, Veterinary for enhanced production.
Additional Director, RD, Imlimeren Jamir acknowledged the Government of India for sanctioning the amount for construction of the Block Ghar and said amongst the constructions in the state, Ghathashi is one of the best. He sought cooperation from the officials for the welfare of the people.
ADC, Pughoboto, Avelu Ruho said RD department is one of those with direct contact to the grassroots level and as a development agency it needs to also develop the mindset of the people.
Meanwhile, president, VDB Association RD Block said under Zunheboto, there are 33,319 job card holders, out of which 8152 belong to Pughoboto. He therefore appealed to the government to create one more block under Pughoboto division.
Others who spoke included Chairman, ATCC, Ghathashi, General Secretary, SAH. All the BDOs under Zunheboto and VDBs Secretaries, Chairmen also attended the programme.
