Governor bats for changes through economic development

Nagaland Governor Dr. Ashwani Kumar’s five-day visit to three districts Kiphire, Tuensang and Longleng concluded on Saturday.
Addressing a mammoth gathering at Phom Baptist Christian Association (PBCA) chapel hall, Longleng, Dr. Ashwani called on the people of the districts to discover human and natural resources to enhance quality of life and to bring changes through economic development.
While lauding the people of Longleng district for being one of the most peaceful districts in Nagaland, the governor said that every individual had to contribute in every sector for speedy development of the district and “join hands” to live in peaceful co-existence.
He said Longleng district had good potential harnessing natural resources which could drive the district as one of the fastest developing districts if only individuals realize the importance of economics and its value.
The governor urged the people of the district to utilize the rich resources for the progress of the district. He also pointed out that Nagaland could become can become a power generating state if hydro electricity project at Dikhu river raised its output.
He said with 160 MKVs, Nagaland could be one the advance states in power sector and could sell to the surplus to neighbouring state as the state currently required only 120 MKVs.
On the education, Dr. Ashwani lamented that gender discrimination still prevailed in some parts of the state. He claimed that male students were given more privilege such as sending them to private run schools, colleges and even out of state whereas female students enjoyed less privilege.
Despite this fact, according to literacy report of the state, literacy rate for females were higher than the males and this was a positive change, said the governor.
He called upon the citizens to create awareness on gender equality by giving equal and quality education to both males and females including decision making.
Before ending five-day tour, Dr. Ashwani also visited the orphanage home run by PBCA at mission compound. He also visited Bhumnyu village, the place where the once exiled Ahom descendents took refuge during the early 18th century.