Dimapur, April 24 (MExN): The village level National Panchayati Day in commemoration of 125th birth anniversary of Dr. BR Ambedkar was organized at Tobu village in Mon and Naharbari village in Dimapur respectively.
At Tobu village, Yannithung Ngullie, EAC Mopung highlighted the significance of Rashtriya Samrata Diwas and the National Panchayat Day. To mark the occasion, he initiated an oath where members pledged to maintain social harmony and equality to create an equitable society which was the dream of Dr. BR Ambedkar.
A Zibenthung Kithan, ADC Tobu presented a brief sketch of Dr. BR Ambedkar and significance of the 23rd Amendment of the Indian Constitution. He stated that Dr. BR Ambedkar was an economist and a renowned jurist who fought for the downtrodden and the socially backward class. He also deliberated on the significance of April 24, the day the 73rd Amendment of the Constitution came into force for the Panchayati Raj and its impact on the lower section of the people. Moba Konyak, BDO Tobu gave a presentation on the overview and challenges in implementation of MGNREGA and IAY programmes. Sentilong Ozukum, SDO (Civil) Monyakshu Hq gave a presentation on the 'Swachh Bharat Mission' including its history, objectives and its implementation in Mon district. He informed that Changlangshu village under Tobu subdivision was the first village in the district to successfully construct 100% Individual Household Latrines under the Swachh Bharat Mission.
Representative from Social Welfare Dept highlighted the various National Social Assistance Programmes, including Old Age Pension, Disability etc. The programme was attended by all Village Council Members, NGOs, students, church leaders and officials under Tobu subdivision.
The celebration at Naharbari village under RD Block, Chumukedima was held on April 24, jointly organized by Rural Development department and Social Welfare department. Thungbemo Patton, EAC Chumukedima recalled Dr. Ambedkar's significant contribution towards the transformation of the country.
Moakaba Ao, Program Officer, DRDA Dimapur urged the village functionaries present at the function to judiciously utilize the fund that comes to the villages for development.
K. Yamao, BDO, RD Block Chumukedima presented the programmes and activities of RD department while Toto Sema, Supervisor, Social Welfare highlighted programmes of Social Welfare department. Tiatoshi Jamir, SO, RD Block Chumukedima gave a life sketch of Dr. BR Ambedkar and his significant contribution towards the transformation of the country.
Departmental officials of Rural Development and Social Welfare along with village council chairmen and council members, GBs and VDB secretaries of villages under RD Block Chumukedima attended the programme.
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