Dimapur, Feb. 13 (EMN): The District Urban Development Agency of Wokha organised an event dubbed the Shehri Samridhi Utsav, or Street Food Festival, at Wokha town’s police point, and at NST on February 13.
The food stalls were inaugurated by the additional deputy commissioner (ADC) of the district, also administrator of the Wokha Town Council Mhathung Tsanglao, and extra additional commissioner, Arhomo Yanthan, updates from the DIPR stated on Wednesday.
The event was conducted in collaboration with the Food Safety establishment of the Health and Family Welfare division of the district.
Members from 10 self-help groups participated in selling varieties of products such as fast food and vegetables.
Addressing the programme during a formal segment of the event, ADC Mhathung Tsanglao encouraged the self help groups to organise similar programmes regularly to ‘enhance their economy and sustainability.’ They can do so after obtaining proper registration from the town council, he said.
The officer also emphasised on maintaining hygiene and taking safety measures when selling food products. Tsanglao appealed to them to keep their environments clean too, while also urging the participants to discourage the use of plastic bags.
This event was aimed at providing a platform to self help groups and extending outreach to the poor and vulnerable sections of the society. Further it aimed at facilitating access for
self-help groups.
