The culmination program of PMKSY-WDC Batch-II organised by department of Land Resources for Zunheboto district was held at town hall, Zunheboto on July 17.
According to DIPR report, secretary of Land Resources, Y. Kikheto Sema who graced the occasion as chief guest said, God has showered a blessing upon Nagas by providing fertile lands and topography. He however lamented that Nagas were yet to make use of its lands and resources efficiently. While encouraging the beneficiaries of 16 villages who were selected for the scheme to be an agent of change by adopting dignity of labour for better economic progress, the chief guest exhorted the beneficiaries to carry the message forward to their villages and neighbouring villages about the success and benefit of the scheme.
Kikheto also said, Nagaland has ample opportunities to produce best coffee in the world for which the department has signed MoU with Coffee Board of India to start plantation in selected areas in the state. Secretary also said 68000 rubber plantation are under cultivation in Nagaland initiated by Land Resources department would benefit the cultivators and the state in terms of hundreds of crore if cultivated efficiently in the next few years.
Director of Land Resources, Hoto Yeptho in his speech said Zunheboto district has potential for cultivation of cardamom and kiwi plantation while encouraging the beneficiaries not to run only after subsidies and easy money but develop work culture. The director also said, Batch-III, IV, V and VI are awaited under the said scheme, whereby he encouraged the farmers to cultivate with commitment and make use of the fund allotted.
Short speeches were also delivered by ADC, Zunheboto, Vekhoyi Chakhesang and president, Sumi Hoho, Hekushe Shikhu. Project highlight on successful implementation of scheme through power point was presented by DPO, V. Vikugha Sema while Hotovi Assumi and Toshili Achumi shared their experiences on the implementation of PMKSY scheme.
Earlier the program was chaired by deputy director, N. Kehie, welcome address by WDT (M), Logvule Tep while WDT (M), Qhenito Yeptho delivered vote of thanks. The chief guest later inaugurated the exhibition and handed over the watershed development fund to all 16 villages. The program was attended by SDPO, officials from Land Resources department and public leaders.
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