Governor of Nagaland, La. Ganesan visited Shamator district and held a meeting with Government Officials and Civil Society Organizations at District DB’s Customary Court, Shamator on Wednesday, DIPR stated.
Addressing the gathering, the Governor said that despite the many challenges like financial implications, Shamator district was created for the people of Yimkhiung and Tikhir tribes to bring governance and administration closer to the people of Shamator for peace and development.
He urged the two communities of Yimkhiung and Tikhir tribes to forget and forgive past issues and conflicts because peace is required for growth and progress of the society and said that there should be equitable share in all the development activities irrespective of village, area, clan and tribe.
With the literacy rate of Shamator district 66.25 % which is the lowest percentage in the State, the Governor stated that elementary education is a constitutional right, and no child should be left behind. He urged the gathering to put extra efforts and provide proper education.
Ganesan urged the Government Officials to put efforts in providing basic necessities like education, drinking water, health, good roads and banking facilities for the people.
Hon’ble Governor of Nagaland @LaGanesan visited Shamator district on 10 May 2023,and had a productive discussion with the CSOs and HODs pertaining to different Govt.programs which was held at DC Conference hall.@rashtrapatibhvn @VPIndia @PMOIndia @HMOIndia @MyGovNagaland pic.twitter.com/K6WDxZjs3A
— Raj Bhavan Kohima (@RajBhavanKohima) May 10, 2023
Earlier, the Governor also held an interaction with the Civil Society Organizations and Heads of Offices.
The programme was attended by District Administration, Heads of Offices and various civil societies, namely YTC, TTC, YAA, TSU, YWO, TWA, District DBs Association, Shamator Chamber of Commerce, Shamator Town Public Forum, Shamator Students’ Union, Area Gaonburas’ Association.
The programme was chaired by Shamator Deputy Commissioner, Thuvisie Phoji.