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The Zeilad National Workers’ Conference was held at Phungong Catholic Ground, Tamenglong on February 20
DIMAPUR, MARCH 2 (MExN): The Zeilad National Workers’ Conference was organized under the aegis of Zeilad Region of NSCN (IM) at Phungong Catholic Ground, Tamenglong on February 20 under the theme: ‘Towards a New Era.’
Besides the Naga political issue, the conference deliberated on wide ranging socio-economic issues facing the Rongmeis today, informed a press release from the Central Administrative Officer (CAO), Zeilad Region, NSCN.
Pou Dimgonlung Rongmei, Secretary, Development & Relief Department, Rongmei Naga Baptist Association (RNBA), presented a paper entitled “Social Innovation and Sustainable Model for Economic Development.” Another paper entitled “Rebuilding the Rongmei Tribe” was presented by Pou G. Gaingam, Former Vice-President of Naga Hoho.
The attended members of the conference focused their discussions on some of the main issues like encouragement to value additional activities of local products, cultural development for all round development, promotion of Rongmei literature, need for research on replacement of jhum cultivation, need for conservation of indigenous natural resources, priority to be given to Naga political solution and support to Rongmei Naga People’s Organization (RNPO).
At the end of the conference, it was resolved that “due recognition be given to Rongmei tribe as a separate entity and the need that all Rongmei people along with frontal organizations of the tribe extent fullest support to each other in rebuilding the Rongmei tribe.”
It further affirmed that the Rongmei people shall ever strive to uphold their roots-traditional geographical territory, cultures, customs and traditions. The conference further declared that the Rongmei people “will, at all cost protect the natural resources and endeavor to use it to amplify its value and preserve it for future.”
It recommended that standardization of Rongmei land holding system be undertaken without causing undue disturbance to the existing local equilibrium. Further, it was resolved to extend full support to the Naga political peace process based on the August 3, 2015, Framework Agreement, and to continue to pressure the parties for an honorable and conclusive solution at the earliest.
The conference was inaugurated by the Chief Guest Pou RK Ringthim, Member of Collective Leadership by hoisting the Naga national flag. The Chief Guest also released the memento of the conference.
Traditional dance was presented by Phungong Youth Club. The Zeilad Region acknowledged the various contributions made by former civil society leaders, prayer warriors, present and retired national workers by way of presenting them citations.
