Dimapur, September 27: Expounding that women are second to none, State Governor PB Acharya, has suggested accommodating them as part of policy and decision making in the society, while he also encouraged the women to freely avail the opportunities given to them in the changing times.
The Governor said this in his address at the launching of Bhandari Town Council (BTC) in Bhandari town on September 26. Speaking as the chief guest, the Governor said that women are second to none and added that they should be a part of policy and decision making in the society. He also encouraged them to freely avail the opportunities given to them in the changing times.
He was optimistic that women can make progressive steps and take decisions to usher in corruption less leadership, administration and development regardless of time and situation in a democratic and secular state. He also said that the fruit of independent India should be attainment of progress and development for all.While observing that many land owners obstructed developmental works by demanding more and more compensation from the government, the Governor commended the village people in the sub-division for giving their land free of cost for road constructions in their areas for public purpose.
While emphasising that peace is the most essential factor for all round growth and development for any society, the Governor said we need to respect our unity in diversity by engaging ourselves in hard work to bring out the best resources to eradicate corruption, poverty and diseases.
The Governor also expressed discouragement that despite having rich and fertile land with abundant natural resources, the people tend to lack hard work and depend on outside resources which prevented the people to tap their potentials and generate wealth for themselves and others.
Also observing the reason why wealth and prosperity was concentrated with few hands, he attributed to corruption and lack of hard work. He, therefore, stressed on the need of the people to be empowered by knowledge and open their minds to create a self-sufficient golden Nagaland, He further called upon the students, as enlightened community, that once they come out of universities, they should become accountable and responsible citizens and be job givers rather than job seekers with the empowerment of knowledge for social progress.
He also encouraged them to take pride in their cultures, heritage and identity and not be carried away by the imposing changes in the name of civilisation.
Parliamentary Secretary of Labour and Employment, Skill Development and Border Affairs, Mhonlumo Kikon, in his welcome address, pointed out that Bhandari sub division with 76 villages is considered as the most backward area in Wokha district in terms of development. He also stated that proposal was sent to the State government for creation of EAC headquarters in Yanthamo, which has been a genuine need of the area. He further stressed that Bhandari sub divisional planning and development board should be granted to enable the sub division to carry out the developmental works more effectively.
During the programme, students of Don Bosco Higher Secondary School Bhandari sang the national anthem, while the welcome song was presented by Bhandari Town Eloe Hoho. The memorial stone, which was unveiled by the Governor earlier in the programme, was dedicated by Pastor of Baptist Church Bhandari town, Abemo Patton. The programme was chaired by Additional Deputy Commissioner, Bhandari, Orenthung Lotha.
