Braving the scorching heat, thousands of people attended Independence Day celebration at DDSC Stadium, Dimapur. The celebration began with the unfurling of the national flag by chief guest -NLA speaker, Dr. Imtiwapang Aier.
In his speech, Aier called for public participation and teamwork to resolve the problems and challenges faced by the state. While highlighting various activities taken up by the state government, the NLA speaker admitted that the state still have a long way to go to realize the vision for progress and development for all. However, he was optimistic that with determination and hard work, the goal of peace, progress and prosperity would be achieved.
Earlier, Aier inspected the parade contingents. He also inaugurated the exhibition stalls-cum-sale under the banner of ATMA Dimapur. Department of excise and prohibition Dimapur displayed seized items in one of the stalls.
One of the main attraction was “know your army weapons and equipment” displayed by 32 AR HQ-6 Sector. Various stalls were also setup by different SHGs under District Rural Development Agency (DRDA) and Nagaland State Rural Livelihood Mission (NSRLM) Dimapur.
Nagaland Bamboo Development Agency (NBDA), district industries centre, Nagaland handloom and handicrafts development cooperation Ltd, Khadi and village industries commission, Dimapur District Legal Service Authority (DDLSA), Nagaland beekeeping and honey mission, Dimul and 173-BN CRPF Dimapur also set up stalls.
Highlights of the celebration included entertainment, extravaganza and cultural show by Color Keys and dog show by 173 Bn CRPF. Cultural items were presented by Burkhang cultural society M.Kachari, Chang Cultural troupes, Dimapur, Kuki cultural troupes, Dimapur, Chakhesang cultural troupes, Dimapur and Zeliang cultural troupes Dimapur. In the afternoon, an exhibition football match was played between Dimapur Veterans Football Association and Dimapur District Football Referee Association followed by prize distribution.
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