Dimapur, July 12 (MExN): Rotary International will help Rotary Club of Dimapur to continue its Heart to Heart Programme under which children suffering from congenital heart diseases are operated free of cost.
This was disclosed by Rtn Shekhar Mehta, past Rotary International Director and present Chairman of Rotary India Literacy Mission while speaking at the Installation ceremony of the 45th Board of Directors of Rotary Club of Dimapur on July 9 at Rotary Centre, Midland, and Dimapur as the chief guest cum Installation officer.
Rotary Club of Dimapur has been taking up the project of free heart operations of children for the last few years. At the installation ceremony, a new board for the year 2016-17, led by Rtn Neeraj Jain as President and Rtn. Uttam Singh as Secretary was installed by Rtn Shekhar Mehta. Rtn Shekhar Mehta also offered grants to open 50 e-learning centres as a part of Rotary India Literacy Mission to change the literacy scenario of the country.
On this occasion, 4th Rotary Entrepreneur of the year Award was given away to T. Jason Rengma of “I Watch Security & Allied Services” Dimapur. This award was bestowed upon T Jason Rengma for his contribution to the community as an entrepreneur and in the process becoming a role model. Rotary Entrepreneur of the year award was instituted by Rotary Club of Dimapur to encourage entrepreneurship and is given to a first generation entrepreneur.
Life Insurance Corporation of India, Dimapur Branch was recognized with Rotary Vocational Excellence Award under corporate category. LICI has been serving the people of Nagaland since last 40 years & was selected because of its contribution to the community for giving self-employment to a large number of people as Life Insurance Agents & other social responsibilities activities. W. Ruivah, Branch Manager LICI accepted the award on behalf of LICI Dimapur Branch. This was followed by vocational recognition awards to P. Demru Sweeper, Dimapur Municipal Corporation; Lohitson- Electric Lineman; T.N.Lotha – Postman; Hisule Keppen- Head Matron; Welhishe Letro- Fireman.
Outgoing President Rtn. Temsusenla Kichu, Secretary Rtn Rakesh Kochar and Treasurer Rtn Bajrang Bucha were also recognized for their services on this occasion. Installation of new board of Rotaract Club of Dimapur was also done on this occasion.
Rtn Chandu Agarwalla IPDG Rotary Dist 3240 & Rtn Lucy Akokla, Asstt. Governor Zone IX also wished the incoming Board of Directors a successful Rotary Year ahead.
