Khezhakeno, Dec. 2 (EMN): Minister of Planning and Coordination, Land Revenue and Parliamentary Affairs, Neiba Kronu, formally inaugurated Tepfulomi village on Friday.
Tepfulomi was bifurcated from Khezhakeno village under Pfutsero sub-division in Phek district. The state government has recognised Tepfulomi village through a notification issued in 2021.
Addressing the gathering, Kronu thanked the chief minister, Neiphiu Rio, for recognising the village when he (Kronu) put forward the matter for cabinet approval. Kronu lauded the consensus decision of the people, which led to recognition of the village also lauded the village recognition committee for their efforts.
Kronu maintained that Pfutsero area possess immense potential for tourism industry and called upon the people to put a united effort to grab the opportunity.
Rev. Bulechü Koza offered the dedicatory prayer.
Wokha DRDA, Pfükrulhou Koza, has thanked all the neighboring villages for giving ‘No Objection Certificate’ towards the recognition of Tepfulomi village.
Chairman of Khezhakeno Village Council, D Lhouchinyi, shared greetings, while brief history of Tepfulomi village was delivered by N Neilo Pulo Koza, convenor of village recognition committee.
The programme was chaired by Kevekha Kevin Zehol, secretary to the government of Nagaland.