- DIMAPUR — NPF
legislator Achumbemo Kikon inaugurated the Mekokla-Changki link road under
Wokha and Mokokchung districts, and also attended the World Environment Day
2025 celebration on the theme ‘Ending plastic pollution globally’ at Dümakvü,
between Mekokla village and Changki village on June 5.
- Speaking at the inaugural programme, Kikon recalled how the
age-old traditional Mekokla-Changki link road used to be an important trade
route for the Lothas and the Aos of the area, when the forefathers traded goods
for daily needs, partly through cash and partly through the barter system, a
DIPR report stated.
Achumbemo Kikon inaugurated the Mekokla-Changki link road on
June 5.
- He also said that the road helped maintain economic well
being and a sense of brotherhood amongst the Lothas and Aos. He also mentioned
that the restoration and re-activation of the same road, which has been left
unused for more than forty years, will help strengthen ties and foster better
relation among the villagers for common progress.
- The MLA further expressed gratitude to Chief Minister
Neiphiu Rio, Advisor Mhathung Yanthan and Advisor, Temjenmenba for their
support in reviving and making the historic link road operational again.
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- During the celebration of the World Environment Day at
Mekokla, Additional Deputy Commissioner of Bhandari, Longasen Lotha, officers
from the Forest department and council chairman from Changki and Mekokla
villages, also addressed the gathering.
- The programme was attended by a host of officers, public
leaders from both Wokha and Mokokchung districts and villagers from nearby
villages.
