KOHIMA, NOVEMBER 9: Governor PB Acharya on Wednesday called upon the Nagas to wake up with a renewed mindset so as to catch up with the rest of the world.
Addressing a press conference at Raj Bhavan, Kohima, Acharya underlined the need for total transformation, “if at all we (Nagas) have the desire to make our land a beautiful tourist destination”.
Recalling about his recent visit to certain places across the State, the Governor lamented the slow-pace of development in the interior and far-flung areas. The Governor, who along with his entourage travelled by road till Longwa in Mon district and then to Pangsha and Doyang, expressed his disappointment to see the pitiable condition of the roads.
About his visit to the International Trade Centre (ITC) at Pangsha, the Governor expressed his dismay that crores of rupees sanctioned to develop the ITC had gone wasted.
“Everything at Pangsha is fraud and in the dark. Crores of rupees have been wasted,” Acharya lamented.
According to the Governor, the Doyang reservoir, the roosting place for the migratory bird Amur Falcon, is still a far cry to be established as a tourist destination.“There are no toilet facilities at Pangti nor is there proper tea centre. The sanctioned money had not been utilised to its purpose,” he said mentioning about the poor road conditions.
Counting on these, the Governor underscored the need for universities and institutions to become the nodal agent for development in the country, particularly the State.
Acharya said it is time that universities and institutions not only remain centres of knowledge and learning but rather push for development by being the nodal agent.
He hoped that responsible citizens can be produced from the universities to lead the country and the State towards greater heights.
Meanwhile, the Governor lauded Member of Parliament Neiphiu Rio for adopting Longwa village. He also called upon every Member of Legislative Assembly to adopt a village which, he said, will go a long way in developing the rural areas.
“If all the 60 MLAs can adopt a village every year, then just imagine how Nagaland will be in five years time,” Acharya said stressing that our MPs and MLAs should go to the villages and get into development in order to take the State ahead.
“Nagaland is rich with natural resources, but the Nagas are poor. The land is beautiful, but where is development,” he asked.
On demonetisation of Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes, he said PM Naredra Modi has taken a bold step to wipe out black money and corruption. “This is a shock treatment to the whole world,” he added.
He also called for the support of every responsible citizen to be partners in fighting against crimes and corruption.
Acharya stressed that the wrong doers, thieves and dacoits in Nagaland should be caught and brought to book.
The Governor also informed that talks are on to invite Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh to this year's Hornbill Festival.
While, as part of a new concept, the government is also planning to invite Vice Chancellors of eight universities to this year's Hornbill Festival.
Acharya also informed that a medical camp would be organised by the INFC.
Altogether, 36 doctors, 10 lab experts and sevn other officials would be conducting free medical camps in 6 districts of Peren, Kohima, Mon, Wokha, Mokokchung nd Dimapur.
Experienced doctors with 10 lab technicals will be condcuting cancer detecting camp at Dimapur under Cancer Patient Aid Association (CPAA).
On appointment of Nagaland University Vice Chancellor, the Governor said the government is on the hunt for a new VC.
Regarding Amur Falcon roosting area at Pangti, Achraya lamented that there are no proper infrastructure, saying tourists will not come if basic facilities are not provided to them.
