DIMAPUR, July 28 (MExN): Minister for Industries & Commerce and Sericulture, Government of Nagaland, Khekiho Zhimomi today called upon the entire Naga tribes to strengthened unity while expressing his view that the present Naga co-existence scenario which according to him the unison present in the society then, is gradually fading away. The minister said that the time to bring Naga indigenous people together has come particular among the citizens dwelling in the commercial hub which encompasses various tribes. He was speaking during the inaugural session of the day-long Seminar on ‘Socio-economic Development’, organized by the Chakhesang Hoho, Dimapur, sponsored by the State Agricultural Department, Government of Nagaland here today at the Agri Expo site.
Reflecting on past unpleasant incidents which created much tension among three of the biggest Naga tribes - the Sumis, Chakhesangs and the Angamis, the minister held it responsible to the invasion of destructive elements for political interests. Day by day as the relationship grows stronger, Zhimomi reminded that “You” and “I” should be the keys to strengthen the process of building unity among the Nagas.
While speaking on developmental activities and opportunities that have been so far initiated by the DAN government, the minister advocate to go out and exploit them by one-self and not wait for the government to “spoon feed”. Further he added that while exploring, one’s mindset and attitude should be optimistic and should be sentient in exploring it. The Minister also said that the present mindset of the people about solely depending on the Government for survival, needs to be changed.
In his early acquaintance with various communities, he said, that the one good quality that the Chakhesangs possesses is straightforwardness, which he encouraged the gathering to preserve at any cost. He encouraged to take up various entrepreneurship as the state possesses enough avenues, adding that what most people lack dignity of labor. He said that the present Government is doing its best to encourage the educated youths for sustainable economic growth by opening various platforms. Regarding the objectives of the seminar, he said that the resource persons are the right people for disseminating the right information to the people, which will benefit the community in the days to come.
The Resource persons for the seminar were Nguzonyi Wetsah, DAO, Dimapur, Dr. Kuveduyi Theyo and S.K.Kenye, Addl. Director, Geology & Mining, Nagaland.
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