The Village Adoption Exit Programme for 11 Northern Angami-II Assembly Constituency was held at Kijumetouma Village, Kohima on October 12 marking the culmination of the village adoption initiative.
Delivering the keynote address, Vekusheyi Rhakho, ADC Chiephobozou and Convenor of the Village Adoption Committee (VAC), said that the initiative was undertaken by the District Planning & Development Board (DPDB), Kohima, with the objective of bringing the Government closer to the people through coordinated departmental interventions and effective implementation of various government programmes and schemes.
On behalf of the Committee, he expressed sincere appreciation to the Chief Minister, Dr. Neiphiu Rio, who is also the local MLA, for his patronage, encouragement and continued support throughout the programme. He also acknowledged the cooperation of the line departments, VAC members and the people of Kijumetouma Village.
Emphasising the importance of community participation in development, he stated that while the Government facilitates, departments provide support and committees coordinate, the ultimate success of any development initiative rests with the people.
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He stresses that development is not merely something the Government delivers to the people, but something the Government and the people build together. He particularly encouraged women and youth to take an active role in the village affairs and future development, noting that the younger generation has a vital role in shaping the future of the village.
He further emphasized that the exit programme should not be viewed as the end of the relationship with Kijumetouma Village. Rather, the spirit of partnership and cooperation established through the initiative would continue.
The ADC also sought the village’s cooperation in ongoing exercises, including the District Census Handbook (DCHB), Special Intensive Revision (SIR) and the forthcoming Population Enumeration (PE) of the Census.
In his address, Chasalhou Theünou, Village Council Chairman, expressed gratitude to the VAC and the line departments for their support and assistance. He also appealed for continued cooperation and support for the village in the coming days.
As part of the programme, chairs, agricultural seeds, sports items and a sewing machine were distributed to the village through the Village Adoption Committee and the concerned departments.
The programme was chaired by Khriengu, DEO, while Pelesatuo Yase, Pastor, pronounced the invocation. Pekruzetuo Yase delivered the welcome address, and Er. Semasie Katiry, Executive Engineer, Chiephobozou, proposed the vote of thanks.
The programme was attended by members of the Village Council, Village Adoption Committee, departmental officials and citizens of Kijumetouma Village.
