The two-day Conference of the 75th Jangpetkong Senso Mungdang (JSM) concluded here at Molungyimsen Village under Mokokchung District on 31st January 2025, with Advisor Transport and Technical Education, Temjenmenba as the Guest of Honour.
Addressing the gathering, Advisor, Temjenmenba said Molungyimsen is significant in our Naga history as Christianity first came to the village which eventually spread to the rest of our people. It is therefore imperative for us to continue the legacy left behind by our forefathers. He also maintained that during such occasions, achievable targets should be set and the community should resolve to work towards the betterment of the society.
While emphasizing on the scope of economic growth, the Advisor said Jangpetkong range along with its two neighbouring ranges under Mokokchung district has great potential as researchers have estimated that about 600 million metric tonnes of crude oil deposit in Nagaland, out of which the highest concentration of this deposit is located along the three ranges. To tap this potential, Temjenmenba said we should work in cohesion, with the village councils more assertively and adapt certain social norms to keep in pace with the developmental advancements.
Exhorting the gathering, Chuba Ozukum, Convenor Global Naga Forum & Former President Naga Hoho, shared some of his thoughts on socio-economic issues that are relevant to our society and how with the right perspective, we can change and shape the future course of our society.
The programme was presided by JSM Office Bearers, while Dibuia Village Council members presented a Cultural song and invocation was pronounced by Rev. Tajung Pastor, Molungyimsen Baptist Church.