Longleng, June 17 (MExN): One day sensitization programme on implementation of Mid Day Meal Scheme under Longleng District was held at Longleng Town on June 16 with Yitachu, Minister for School Education and SCERT as the chief guest.
Resource persons for the discussion session were Chubanungla Deputy Director, DSE and Khriekethozo Lhoungu, State Project and Nodal Officer (MDM) DSE.
Teacher Incharge of all the schools, village councils, village education board, pastors and deacons from the church, leaders of all the apex bodies under Longleng District, and staff of the Education Department under Longleng District attended the programme.
Addressing the function, the Minister said that MDM scheme is much more beyond providing meals to the children and it is not how much they get, but what they eat.
“MDM scheme in Nagaland is one of the worse in the country and as a minister whenever this matter is being raised, I am ashamed before the country. Therefore, we need a change in the system, and when changed is being introduced in the system, everyone must assist and support,” the Minister stated.
The Minister also said, “Nagaland actually is manageable state and if we are good in managing the given resources, it can become a better state.” Meanwhile, the minister also pointed out that school compound should not be encroached. “It time has come to stop all the evils and give a chance to change.” He urged the people present to discharge their duties, support each other and encourage the students to attend schools.
Appreciating the successful implementation of the Scheme in Longleng, the Minister said, “what we do in Longleng is a pilot project, and this has to be exemplified in other districts and even other states. When all sections of people support this programme, it will turn out to be a model in the country.” He requested all to be practically engaged in supporting the MDMS implemented by the Phom Community Development Society.
K. Khawakhrie, DDEO Longleng chaired the function and S. Bendang Longkumer, SDEO gave a welcome speech. Denngan Avennoho Phom, Deputy Commissioner also gave a short speech.
Y. Nuklu Phom, Executive Secretary, Phom Baptist Christian Association and Chief Functionary of the Phom Community Development Society, a development department under the PBCA gave a PowerPoint Presentation on the challenges and an overview of the scheme being implemented. A short video of the activities undertaken during the few months was also presented.
Phom Lempong Hostellers presented a special music and a prayer was offered by Rev. H. Beau Pastor, Longleng Town Baptist Church.
Later, the Minister also visited Hukphang Village where meals were served to more than three hundred children. The Minister also planted a tree marking the environment month.
