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Timber traders to form core committee

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By EMN Updated: Nov 29, 2015 11:21 pm
PDTA along with NTTU members during the annual meeting-cum- picnic on November 28 at TL Angmai Park, Dimapur.
PDTA along with NTTU members during the annual meeting-cum- picnic on November 28 at TL Angmai Park, Dimapur.

EMN
Dimapur, November 29

State timber traders representing various organizations and timber farmers community have resolved to form core committee spear headed by Nagaland Timber Traders Union (NTTU) to address issue relating to timber business. The decision to form core committee was decided during an annual meeting cum picnic organized by the Phek District Timber Association (PDTA), in collaboration with Nagaland Timber Traders Union (NTTU) on November 28 at TL Angami Park with prominent businessman Mahesh Kotija as the chief guest.
The event was also attended by presidents and representatives from other timber traders and farmers unions including Nagaland Tree Farmers & Traders Forum (NTFTF), Timber Traders Welfare Union (TTWU), Chumukedima Timber Traders Association (CTTA), timber traders and farmers from Meluri and Ukhrul districts and timber buyers.During the discussion hour led by NTTU general secretary, Alem Pongener, representatives of the various timber unions present shared their views and concerns relating to welfare of timber traders and farmers business community and resolved to form a core committee spearheaded by NTTU to address issue relating to timber business.
The house resolved to undertake a mass tree plantation drive next year in all timber yielding districts as part of affforestation drive. It has entrusted the core committee to deal with issues relating taxation from the Naga political groups and at various check gates. The meeting also decided to approach the Forest minister for allotment of 10 teak wagons and five moulded beat wagons for the present quarterly. Further, the house resolved that only genuine timber traders would be allowed to prepare working schemes.
Earlier, the chief guest Mahesh Kotija and NTTU president, Kevise Sogotsu, stressed on the need for cooperation among various timber traders’ unions and buyers for mutual benefit and growth.
PDTA president, Sanyi Dukru, delivered the welcome address and PDTA general secretary, Tsote Wezah, chaired the programme. Neingupe Kapfo and Gyate-u Marhu entertained the gathering with special numbers.

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By EMN Updated: Nov 29, 2015 11:21:55 pm
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