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Project Director DRDA Wokha, Thungdeno Mozhui and other officials during the inauguration of Anganwadi centre at Merapani.[/caption]
Dimapur, Sep 7 (EMN): The Anganwadi centre constructed under MGNREGA in convergence with Social Welfare Department at Merapani village under RD Block Bhandari was inaugurated on September 6 by Project Director DRDA Wokha, Thungdeno Mozhui.
In her inaugural speech, Mozhui highlighted the importance of Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) which is soon to be implemented under MGNREGA in the state. She appraised the participants to expedite the process in order to avail the benefits through DBT. She also suggested the SHGs, NGOs and villagers to come up with innovative ideas to be implemented which will boost self sustenance and self reliance.
Local entrepreneurs, NGOs and SHGs were made aware on how to control the market in order to uplift the economy of our local people. She appreciated the work executed and advised the participants in preserving the public property.
VDB Secretary presented a brief report on the construction of Anganwadi centre, while member from Mhankai Okho an NGO based at Bhandari town delivered speech.
BDO Bhandari chaired the programme while VCC welcomed the gathering and vote of thanks was proposed by CDPO Bhandari. Special number was presented by Anganwadi children.