Our Correspondent
Kohima, Nov. 27 (EMN): Tseminyu town celebrated the golden jubilee of its establishment on Wednesday in the ADC complex at new Tseminyu town, with “A milestone to transcend” as the event’s theme.
During his address at the programme, the advisor for Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services and Women Resources, R Khing said that the community wishes for a new, bigger district. “I believe that the government will fulfil our desire.”
Kashito Sangtam, minister for Soil and Water Conservation, and Geology and Mining, read the speech of the chief minister of Nagaland who could not attend the celebrations due to some unavoidable circumstances.
‘It is a time to congratulate ourselves on how far we have reached thus far, and also to look to the future with a clear vision and goal. Indeed, the motto on this occasion—“A milestone, to transcend” is an apt description, as the town has progressed considerably during the past 50 years and there is further promise of progress and prosperity.’
The government leader highlighted the origins of Tseminyu sub-division, traced back to June 18 1948, when the Rengma bench court under the deputy commissioner of the then Naga Hills of Assam was inaugurated. In 1956, a personal aide to deputy commissioner was posted and old Tseminyu town, the first township of the Rengma people, was established.
The lack of space for expansion in old Tseminyu Town led the government to decide to develop a new township, he read.
Tseminyu subdivision is one of the oldest and largest sub-divisions in Nagaland today. The government is committed to the development of the area and has given the subdivision a free hand to focus on development goals which are relevant and specific to it. The sub-division has a population of 51,314 (as per 2011 Census) and 32 urban/rural settlements, he said.
The minister expressed hoped that sanitation and civic services will continue to improve as people adapt to an urban environment which has its fair share of inherent problems. He mentioned that the town is not just home to the Rengmas, but to citizens of almost all the Naga tribes. This is an indication of the peoples’ welcoming and inclusive mindset, he said.
Tseminyu is strategically located in terms of transport and communication. This has numerous commercial advantages and the citizens can make the most of it with innovative and accessible services for the travellers. The surrounding rural areas are also rich in agri-horticultural products. If this potential is tapped well and marketed properly, there can be huge commercial successes, as transportation to big population centers are only a few hours away, the minister read out. The scope for development and economic progress will vastly improve with the completion of the ongoing 2-lane road expansion project on NH-2 sanctioned by the ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
The minister “laud the public organizations and the citizens for giving the fullest cooperation and support to the government and to the contractors for smooth progress of the project, and I urge all to continue to do so till its completion.”
Awa Lorin, president of Rengma Officers’ Forum, also urged the citizens of the area to inspire ideas and “make our town a more vibrant place in the days to come as citizen of this sub-division.” He challenged the Rengma community to contribute to the development of the town.
The Nagaland Cricket Association (NCA) also donated and dedicated cricket practice pitches to the people of Tseminyu in commemoration of the 50 years celebration, at the CRBC ground. Apart from the cricket pitches at the cricket stadium at Sovima, this is the only other practice facility set up in Nagaland, which the NCA intends to spread to other parts of the state, it stated.
A marathon covering fours villages and two towns also marked the programme with a total of 75 individuals participating in it.
