Tuensang, May 6 (DIPR): Minister for PHED, Tokheho Yepthomi inaugurated water supply Tank at Longkhim Town on May 6. Speaking on the occasion he appreciated the Angaba village for giving water sources to Longkim and surrounding villages and enabling PHED Department to complete the work on time. He added that deforestation will lead to depletion of water. He also encouraged the gatherings to learnt ‘give and take policy’ when it comes to nature and further urged them to organise an awareness programme for tree plantation especially near the water sources to maintain eco balance of water cycle. The Chief Guest further added that Nagas must unite among themselves for Political Freedom and Economic Development. He said that Sangtam tribe is the most advanced tribe among the ENPOs and called upon them to act as a bridge between other tribes to resolved conflict and dispute and initiate to bring peace in the ENPO areas. While delivering short speech, Advisor Co-Operation and Marcofed, Imtilemba Sangtam appreciated the Minister for his concern to the people of Longkim area for taking up this mega project. The programme was chaired by Lumtsase Finance Secretary ENSF, invocation by Rev. Lima Executive Secretary USBLA, welcome address was delivered by Khumpise, Short speech was delivered by Hongcho President PHSNS and Setsachem VCC Angangba, technical report was presented by Chief Engineer PHED Nagaland and Vote of thanks was delivered by Executive Engineer PHED Tuensang. The Minister was accompanied by Advisor for Cooperation & Marcofed, Imtilemba and Deputy Speaker NLA Imtikumzuk.
