Union MoS Nimuben Jayantibhai Bambhaniya stresses education and Atmanirbhar Bharat during Dimapur school visit.
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Nimuben Bambhaniya visits Khonoma Village
DIMAPUR — Union Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Nimuben Jayantibhai Bambhaniya, on Saturday said that “children are the builders of India and the shapers of its destiny.”
The MoS was addressing a programme organised in her honour during her visit to Government Middle School, Kuda Village, Dimapur.
Bambhaniya stated that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, special emphasis has been placed on education and the development of the Northeastern states.
She said the government is committed to making the region self-reliant under the vision of “Atmanirbhar Bharat” and promoting ‘Vocal for Local’ products.
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Highlighting the government’s guiding principle of “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas,” she said continuous efforts are being made for the uplift of the poor, youth, farmers and women.
Describing education as the greatest power in nation-building, the minister noted that the government has prioritised the provision of clean drinking water, toilets and basic facilities in primary schools to create a better learning environment.
Referring to the National Education Policy (NEP), she said emphasis has been laid on holistic and skill-based education, including instruction in the mother tongue, to help children become self-reliant.
Bambhaniya also lauded the students for their special song performance, stating that the song presented by them reflected their immense talent and brought renewed energy to the programme.
Chairman, School Management Board, Duoneinuo Kire, in her address informed that since its inception, the school has played a pivotal role in providing foundational education to the village, and that the dedication of the teachers and staff continues to strive towards the holistic development of the students.
On behalf of the school, she submitted a representation regarding the enhancement of wages/salaries for mid-day meal cooks and expressed hope that the MoS would look into the matter as a special gesture.
Nimuben Bambhaniya visits Khonoma Village
Minister of State Nimuben Jayantibhai Bambhaniya also visited Khonoma Village, Kohima district, on Saturday.
Situated around 20 kilometres from Kohima, Khonoma Village is renowned for its vibrant Angami Naga heritage, strong community-led conservation effort and historical importance, a DIPR report stated.
During the visit, Bambhaniya paid homage at the Archaeological Survey of India memorial dedicated to GH Damant and others who were killed during the events leading to the historic Khonoma Battle of 1879.
She later visited local stalls selling indigenous food items and products, where goods are displayed under a unique trust-based system that allows customers to pick what they need and leave the appropriate payment.
The MoS appreciated the honesty-based practice and also commended the village for adopting digital payment facilities alongside traditional systems.
At Khonoma Fort (Semoma), she interacted with village functionaries and held a brief discussion. The village chairman informed that ration under government schemes is reaching the village regularly and conveyed gratitude to the Prime Minister for ensuring food security in the area.
The chairman also raised the issue of the village’s Government High School lacking higher secondary classes and requested for its upgrade under the New Education Policy.
Bambhaniya acknowledged the concern and assured that the matter would be looked into.