Neiba Kronu and others during the inauguration of Pfutseromi village blacktopped road on April 24. (Morung Photo)
Our Correspondent
Pfutsero | April 24
Bringing cheers to the Pfutseromi community, Nagaland’s Planning & Coordination, Land Revenue and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Neiba Kronu inaugurated Pfutseromi village blacktopped road at Pfutseromi village under Phek district on April 24.
This inauguration was done during the celebration of Tsükhenyie cum 72nd Youth Day of Pfutseromi Youth Organization (PYO) which started from today.
Speaking on the occasion, Kronu maintained that Pfutsero area with its fertile soil and climatic condition is viable for undertaking various agricultural activities. In this, he called upon the people to make the best use of the available land for cultivation purpose to boost the rural economy.
He said that all efforts be made to covert “wasteland into wealth land.” Kronu also urged the people to identify the right crops and take up the same on commercial scale. He cautioned the people on their approach and chase after subsidy, saying that subsidy culture has destroyed one generation in the past.
PYO President Kekhrozulo Ritse said, “As we celebrate Tsükhenyie with merry making and festivity, let us not forget but continue to revive and uphold the values of our traditional culture such as hard work, discipline, respect, integrity and community welfare.” May this celebration unite and bless us all, he added.
KKTPO President Neikhwetso Mero shared greetings while Pfutseromi village council chairman Lhiwepelo Ritse delivered welcome address. The programme was chaired by Neichupe Kapfo while vote of thanks was proposed by Zekozo Mero
The celebration will continue till April 27. Fishing day have been scheduled for April 25, khel feast on April 26 and wrestling day on April 27.
Focus on improving human resource development
Earlier, addressing another programme of Tsukhenye festival cum wrestling meet 2021 at Zuketsa Ground under Phek district, Kronu called upon the people to widen their horizon and focus on improving human resource development besides physical infrastructural development.
He also appreciated the people for forest conservation efforts and encouraged the people to continue its effort in conservation of bio - diversities in the area.
He also encouraged the people to practice double cropping wherever possible.
He reminded the people that Pfutsero area will be developed into main tourist destination.
Dr. Kevichusa Medikhrü, Principal Director, directorate of health and family welfare Nagaland also graced the occasion as the guest of honour.
Informing that the second wave of COVID 19 is of severe one, he asked the people to follow COVID 19 appropriate behaviour and stay safe. He urged the people to wear face mask, maintain social distancing norms and other sanitary practices. He urged upon the community to actively involve and support the various measures being undertaken by the medical department to win over COVID 19 pandemic in the state.
Earlier, Zuketsa Area Public Organization (ZAPO) president Sabou Krome delivered welcome address. The function was chaired by Kewekope Marhu. Acknowledgement was led by ZAPO joint secretary Neipetso Lomi while Kerimi Lühzokro, Leshemi performed Tsükhenye song. Vote of thanks was proposed by ZAPO general secretary Zewechü Khutso.
