Governor of Nagaland La. Ganesan on Thursday visited Khonoma Village –the first Green village of India and Asia and held a short programme at Community Hall Terhotsiese, Khonoma.

Speaking at the programme, Governor said Khonoma village is very fortunate that God has given them a beautiful place and greenery. He said that his visit was to know what people wants from the government and also urged the people to insist to the government better road connectivity, school institutions, hospital, banks, etc.

He added that the Central Government provides various schemes/projects to benefit the people, therefore they should take up their requirements with the government. Governor also said he will discuss matters with Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio with regards to development in the state.

Governor acknowledged the Khonoma People for their warm welcome and expressed his happiness for the conservation of their forest. The Governor also visited viewpoint, Hiekha Morung, NSF Memorial.

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Green Village Chairman and Khonoma Nature Conservation and Tragopan Sanctuary (KNCTS), Kezhaserie Meyase briefing about Khonoma thanked the Governor for his visits and highlighted about the demographic and topographic information, history, from hunting, logging community to conservation community. He also shared their success story, the rich biodiversity and achievements.

The Governor was accompanied by Raj Bhavan officials including Commissioner and Secretary to Raj Bhavan, Wezope Kenye, IAS and SDO civil Sechü-Zubza, Tiayanger Jamir.

The Programme was chaired by Ronald Rokosekho Meru, while invocation was rendered by Rev. Father Vizo. Vote of thanks was delivered by Huzo Mezu.