Zunheboto, Feb 1 (DIPR): Minister for IPR & Forest, Kheto visited VK Town on the second day of his tour on 31st January. Addressing the public at the Town Hall, the Minister said that responsibilities have been conferred upon him by the people and he will do his best to do justice. Referring to a parable from the Bible, the Minister said that he is also like St. Thomas who never believes in anything without actually seeing it himself.
The Minister said that a conducive and peaceful atmosphere is a prelude to development ‘Everyday is not the same, so live your best’, he added. He also said that his visit is meant to reach out the interior, the needy and to acquaint himself with what is actually required at the moment.
The Minister later inspected spots for taking up various schemes and projects in and around the V K town and also interacted with the public.
During a public reception at Aziqami village, the villagers presented a war dance where the Minister said that such cultural items are wealth of the Nagas, particularly the Sumis. Stating that westernization has invaded Naga culture the Minister said that the tenets of its meaning is slowly going down and maintained that originality of culture should be preserved. The villagers also submitted a memorandum for redressal.
Addressing a meeting at Sasutami Village, the minister dwelled on the importance of farming as a means to attain self sufficiency. He said that oranges found in these parts of the country are natural and organic and has worldwide demand and appreciated the Horticulture Department for taking up 18 hectares under the Scheme. He said that when natural blessing are not utilized it is a loss not only for the villagers as a source of income but also to the people as a whole. ‘Instead of sharing your problems and putting up demands, it will be better to develop some natural way to generate your income source, he added. The Minister later donated Rs.50,000/- towards construction of Village Rest House.
At Izheto village, the Minister said that with better transportation the village can opt for horticulture. ‘Self reliance is unanimous with development’, he stated and donated Rs. 1 lakhs for construction of church building.
