Wokha, April 25 (MExN): The block level National Panchayati Raj Day cum 125th birth anniversary of Dr. BR Ambedkar was held at New Riphyim village in Wokha district. Extra Assistant Commissioner of Englan, Tsutsowe Kupa highlighted the life story of Ambedkar to the audience who gathered from several surrounding villages. Ambedkar wanted to abolish the class system in India and make every human equal, he said. The EAC also administered the oath to the participants. Nchumthung Ngullie, Programme Officer, DRDA Wokha explained in detail the objectives of MGNREGA, IAY & NRLM. Aremo Ovung, Chemist, PHE department spoke about the Swachh Bharat Mission, and government’s plan to provide toilet to every home in order to stop open defecation. Meanwhile, Soren Kikon, CDPO Wokha spoke on the few schemes provided under the Department of Social Welfare. It was pointed out that loans provided to the differently abled or physically challenged has now stopped as the beneficiaries in the past had not done well in the repayment process. Er. Imsumeren Aier, SO, RD Block Wokha pronounced the vote of thanks. The meeting was chaired by Thungbeni Ngullie, BDO Englan Block, who also discussed the five-year plan with the participants and the importance of April 24. Adolescent girls, who are also beneficiaries of Anganwadi schemes, presented a special number.
