Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio visits Tuli, focuses on connectiv
Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio visits Tuli, focuses on connectivity and infrastructure
Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Wednesday visited Tuli sub-division in Mokokchung district to assess developmental projects and interact with local communities
Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio interacts with locals during his
visit to Tuli on Wednesday.
DIMAPUR — Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on
Wednesday visited Tuli sub-division in Mokokchung district to assess developmental
projects and interact with local communities.
An update from the DIPR stated that the chief minister first
visited Wameken village, where he inaugurated the newly constructed Wameken
Village Council Hall, “marking an important step in strengthening local
governance infrastructure.”
The visit also included a stop at the Sentimeren Memorial
Watch Tower at Kangtsung village.
“Continuing the tour, the chief minister arrived at the
Longnakba Lenden Tuli Railway Station, reflecting the government’s commitment
to improving connectivity in the region. He later visited the ongoing Foothill
Road construction site, emphasising the importance of better road
infrastructure for economic and social development.
“Rio addressed the local populace, discussing government
policies, ongoing projects, and future plans for the region. In his speech, the
Chief Minister emphasised the goal of Viksit Bharat@2047. He stressed the
importance of aligning Nagaland’s growth with the national vision for a
developed India by 2047, the 100th year of its independence. He called for
collective efforts from the people to accelerate progress in all sectors,” it
stated.
Further, Rio expressed happiness over the active
participation of the public in the construction of the Foothill Road, acknowledging
their cooperation as a driving force behind the project. He assured that the
government remains committed to improving connectivity and infrastructure in
the region.
“Regarding railway connectivity, he announced that the state
government had engaged in discussions with the Ministry of Railways to upgrade
services in the area. He assured that efforts would be made to extend the
facility beyond goods transport to include passenger services, enhancing
accessibility for the people.
“A major highlight of his speech was the revival of the Tuli
Paper Mill, a longstanding concern for the people of the region. He reaffirmed
the government’s commitment to restoring its operations and mentioned ongoing
coordination with 3ACSL Company to facilitate the mill’s revival, ensuring
employment opportunities and industrial growth,” it added.
Also, the chief minister placed strong emphasis on the
dignity of labour, urging people to respect all forms of work and cultivate a
self-reliant attitude.
He was accompanied by Minister for Rural Development and
SIRD, Metsubo Jamir; Advisor for Fisheries & Aquatic Resources, A Pangjung
Jamir; Advisor for Geology & Mining and DUDA, W Chingang Konyak; MLA, Y
Mhonbemo Humtsoe; and MLA, Benei M Lamthiu.
Also present were Additional Secretary to the Chief
Minister, Sentiwapang Aier, along with heads of departments and administrators
from Mokokchung headquarters and Tuli sub-division.
