Noklak accords warm welcome to first DC and SP

A reception programme was held for Noklak's first Deputy Commissioner (DC) Reny Wilfred and Superintendent of Police (SP) Dr Pritpal Kaur Batra on August 6 at DC Office Complex, Noklak.

A reception programme was held for Noklak's first Deputy Commissioner (DC) Reny Wilfred and Superintendent of Police (SP) Dr Pritpal Kaur Batra on August 6 at DC Office Complex, Noklak.

Noklak, August 7 (MExN): The reception programme for the first Deputy Commissioner (DC) and Superintendent of Police (SP) of Noklak was held on August 6 at DC Office Complex, Noklak.

Speaking on the occasion, Advisor, Fisheries & Aquatic Resources, Evaluation, Economics & Statistics, L Khumo on behalf of the Khiamniungan people thanked the government of Nagaland led by Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio for the creation of Noklak as the 12th district of Nagaland.

“Today we are here with Deputy Commissioner of Noklak Reny Wilfred, IAS and Superintendent of Police, Dr Pritpal Kaur Batra, IPS whose names will be remembered for generations by the people of Noklak and hope that they will bring positive changes to the newly created district,” Khumo added.

While stating that although the district is still lagging behind in every sphere, the Advisor urged the people to be law abiding citizens and give their continuous support.

Advisor, Prisons and Printing & Stationery, H Haiying, said, “6th August will be a historic day for the people of Noklak. The people are living in remoteness and underdeveloped region and the creation of the district is a fulfilment of our long felt dreams of the people,” he said, according to a DIPR report.

Welcoming the first DC and SP, Haiying said that challenging tasks are ahead of them. The advisor urged all the citizens of Noklak district in particular and the state and country in general to extend full co-operation and work for the upliftment and development of the newly born Noklak district.

DC Noklak Reny Wilfred, in his speech sought cooperation from Civil Societies, Churches, NGOs, different civil organizations and also expressed happiness for the warm reception by the people of the district.

Health, education, skill development, agriculture etc. are some of the sectors where necessary facilities need to be addressed, the DC added.

SP Noklak, Dr Pritpal Kaur Batra expressed that she is happy to be posted in such a far flung area where she hopes to bring positive changes. She said that Khianmiungans are very talented and hardworking and if we work together then changes will show.

President, Khiamniungan Tribal Council, L Ngon expressed gratitude to the PDA led government led by Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, bureaucrats led by Chief Secretary, and the support made by all tribes and NGOs for creating Noklak as the 12th district of Nagaland.

The programme was chaired by SDO (Civil) Noklak C Puniang and special number was presented by B Hangming. Rev Pinglang led the dedication of DC office which was followed by unveiling of office signboard by the Advisors.

Meanwhile, Nokmei Kam (Peace Morung) which was constructed at DC Official residence at Noklak was dedicated by Rev Hempao ES, KBCA.