Zhaleo Rio to emphasize on infrastructure

Kohima, March 12 (DIPR): Parliamentary Secretary for Urban Development, Zhaleo Rio today said that he would emphasise on development of infrastructure in the urban towns and the district headquarters. Assuming office today as the Parliamentary Secretary, Zhaleo Rio said that various programmes are being undertaken by the Department which includes Municipal Affairs Cell and Urban Development. He said that basic services for the urban poor are being taken up by the Municipal Affairs Cell including infrastructure development in various towns.

Zhaleo Rio said that he wants to bring up satellite model townships in the State. While stating that development of infrastructure is important, he also said that we should give emphasize on maintenance and assured fair distribution of funds. He also said that he would take up any project or infrastructural developments only after making sure that there is availability of land. Having worked as a bureaucrat at PHE Department earlier, Zhaleo said that he feels the need for improvement in the field of sanitation for which we need to work in coordination with various other agencies.

Stating that there is a need to create awareness among the people, Zhaleo said that every citizen should be educated when it comes to maintaining civic sense. He appealed to all the people for their cooperation and support and inculcate a sense of belonging. He expressed gratitude to the Chief Minister for assigning him with such a challenging task ahead. He also said that being a representative from Dimapur which is the face of Nagaland, he would make sure that the commercial hub is not neglected. He further stated there is a great need to improve sewerage and drainages and sought the cooperation of all concerned in making the urban areas more developed. 

Additional Director, Municipal Affairs Cell, Dr. Toshimanen Ozukum and his staff earlier called upon the new Parliamentary Secretary as he assumed office for the first time at the Civil Secretariat, Kohima.