N. Thongwang Konyak, MLA with others during the inauguration of newly constructed 16 KM road connecting Choknyu village to Mon.
Mon, February 14 (MExN): N. Thongwang Konyak, MLA and Chairman NKVIB & DPDB Mon on February 11 inaugurated a newly constructed 16 KM road connecting Choknyu village to Mon via Totok Chingkho constructed under UDAP (DUDA) 2013-14. Later a GMS building constructed under SSA was also inaugurated at Choknyu village.
Speaking at the inaugural function of GMS, Thongwang MLA said as promised earlier during election campaign, connecting road from Choknyu village to Mon via Totok Chingkho village has been constructed, prior to his visit after the election. He also informed the villagers that agricultural land of Chokyu village measuring about 40-50 hector has been surveyed in order to set up irrigational projects, which will benefit the entire villagers in particular and the people of Mon in general.
Enumerating on various developmental activities initiated by him within seven months after the election, he said four important roads have been taken up for construction. Asserting that he is the sixth elected member of the constituency he is trying his best to develop his constituency, which his predecessors failed to do. Therefore, he urged upon the people to give constructive suggestions and stay connected with the Govt. to ensure all round development
Meanwhile, Angau I Thou IAS, DC Mon acknowledged and appreciated the Choknyu village Council for electing Theanglih as VEC Chairman and at the same time appreciated Thongwang MLA for constructing the shortest connecting route from Mon to Choknyu village. Emphasizing on quality education, she said that parents should send their children to schools and own sense of responsibility and keep strict vigilance to both their children and school, as quality education begins in primary schools. Informing that the future belongs to the youths, the DC called upon the youths to take the initiative to bring change in the society. At the same time, she exhorted the youths that without strong will power and determination we cannot change our society.
The President Konyak Union Manlip Konyak; Ex-Minister Yokten Konyak and PAC Member Hoka Konyak also spoke at the function. Theanglih Chairman VEC also spoke and reported about the shortage of teachers and furniture in the new GMS and said that GMS choknyu was established in the year 1963 and is one of the oldest Schools in the district.
Choknyu is one of the oldest villages in the district. It shares her border with Chen, Aboi and Mon. Therefore, the village falls under the administration of Chen while under RD it falls under Aboi Block and constituently it falls under 46 A/C, Mon.
Earlier, L Wanghen K chaired the programme, invocation pronounced by Wangkim Pastor, welcome speech Wangshok Chairman Village Council, short speech by SDEO Aboi, vote of thanks was delivered by Theanglih Chairperson VEC Choknyu. c
