‘Rich resources reflects scope for agri activities’

December 12, 2021 70 Views No Comment

Correspondent KOHIMA, DEC 12 (NPN): Minister for planning & coordination, land revenue and parliamentary affairs, Neiba Kronu on Saturday, said that the Chakhesangs were blessed with rich natural resources which reflected immense scope for agri and allied activities.

Speaking as the guest speaker at the 13th biennial general conference of Chakhesang Youth Front (CYF) on the theme “the essence of unity” at multi-purpose hall Pfutsero, Kronu assured market avenues for agricultural products.

He advised the farmers to take up agricultural activities in extensive manner and ensure that there was no space for wasteland.

The minister informed that the government was also working on improving the connectivity by undertaking various roads projects in Phek district.

Once the road and power are in proper shape, holistic development in other areas will follow suit, he said.

He appreciated the stands of the CYF in supervising the two-lane projects being undertaken within Chakhesang areas and its effort to curb illegal taxation within its jurisdiction.

Kronu called on the Chakhesang youth to take the lead in setting good trends in all aspects and to inculcate work culture.

Stressing on the enormous scope for tourism and agriculture in Phek district, he urged the people to focus in those areas with utmost interest to boost the rural economy.

Urging the CYF to strictly enforce Chakhesang Public Organization (CPO) resolutions on banning, hunting and jungle burning, the minister also encouraged the youth not to feel shy to take up farming as it provided employment opportunity and self-reliance.

Meanwhile, CPO president, Mikha Kenye voiced against the alien culture which threatened the rich culture and traditional practice of the Chakhesang community.

He said the CPO was committed to preserve, protect and promote the rich culture and integrity of the Chakhesang community.

Citing CYF motto “Youth for the Nation”, Kenye urged them to defend the Christian faith and that the fate of a progressive society lay on the positive approach of the youth.

CYF president Lhuvesayi Lohe said that it would continue to strictly enforce CPO resolutions regarding the ban on hunting, jungle burning and import of pork within CPO jurisdiction.

Lohe said CYF would continue supporting concerned agency or government for smooth implementation of developmental projects and activities within Chakhesang areas. He said that CYF would not tolerate any element which would derail the developmental projects.

CYF adopts 6-point resolution

During the conference, CYF also adopted a six-point resolution which included: reduce the two-days CYF biennial general conference to only one day considering constraints in manpower, financial resources, time and logistical supports.

To carry out all the activities or resolution assigned to them by CPO; CYF will not allow illegal taxes and obstructions of developmental activities if any individuals, groups within Phek district, it resolved while also asserting to check the quality of all developmental activities undertaken by the state and centre governments and shall report to the concerned authority for necessary action a and when required.

CYF would periodically check irregularities of public servants in the offices within those areas inhabited or occupied by the Chakhesang community; to hold its general main conference in area wise manner on roster basis within its jurisdiction from the forthcoming session.

The conference also approved the new team of CYF for the tenure 2022-2023 proposed by nomination committee with Vezhoduyi Nakro as president and Seve R. Vadeo as general secretary.

The programme was chaired by CYF vice president Zhietshüte Kapfo, Lasumi Baptist Church pastor, Rev Dr Dingu Kenye said the dedicatory prayer, CRC pastor Chikri Nasa Colony Pfutsero, Sapi Puro said the invocation while CYF general secretary Nyitso Therie proposed words of gratitude and Pfutsero Town Baptist Church pastor Dr Tshülingupe Kapfo said the benediction.

The gathering also observed a two-minute silence to remember the CYF and CPO leaders who had passed away and the massacre of 14 civilians by security forces in Mon district on December 4 and 5.

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