Kozope (extreme right) seen supervising the work at his project. His two sons and workers are also seeing in the picture alongside him. (Morung Photo)
Phek Town | October 16 : A PMEGP first-batch beneficiary from Phek district, Kozope Chirhah, is today considered a successful Naga entrepreneur.
He had pursued several kinds of business and government jobs but faced major hurdles and failure. Chirhah struggled for his livelihood, yet firmly held on to Gandhiji’s principle of “dignity of labour”. He faced uncountable interviews for government jobs but miserably failed.
The man refused to give up until he got a chance to apply for the PMEGP scheme during 2006. He ultimately succeeded in securing funds in 2008. A resident of Phek town whose dream was to be a successful businessman, Chirhah now says ‘there is a way out everywhere if one does dedicate in his or her assignment.’
Following his selection for the said scheme and subsequently availing the assistance, Chirhah, a pre-university qualified person, started working on his project. Chirhah served as teacher in a private institution at Phek till he could take up his commissioning project.
After receiving financial assistance of approximately rupees 11 lakhs, he worked tirelessly to secure a stone-crusher. He went to the extent of selling his assets in the month of May 2011, and then started commissioning his project.
He faced major hurdles. Chirhah revealed that he was on the verge of giving up unless the authority in concern came up to his rescue. ‘I firmly believe that Almighty would answer my humble prayer,’ Chirhah maintained recalling his struggle.
He is currently seeking installation of a Pole Mounted Transformer with a capacity of 63 KVA 11/4 to run 25 Hp motor for his project. Chirhah is expecting the green signal from the department side as the project would not only benefit him but approximately 25 households from the installation.
Chirhah is currently in the process of retaining his sold assets. Today, the man has high praise for God for answering his prayers and making his dreams come true. This man now says struggle makes one’s life worthy.
He had pursued several kinds of business and government jobs but faced major hurdles and failure. Chirhah struggled for his livelihood, yet firmly held on to Gandhiji’s principle of “dignity of labour”. He faced uncountable interviews for government jobs but miserably failed.
The man refused to give up until he got a chance to apply for the PMEGP scheme during 2006. He ultimately succeeded in securing funds in 2008. A resident of Phek town whose dream was to be a successful businessman, Chirhah now says ‘there is a way out everywhere if one does dedicate in his or her assignment.’
Following his selection for the said scheme and subsequently availing the assistance, Chirhah, a pre-university qualified person, started working on his project. Chirhah served as teacher in a private institution at Phek till he could take up his commissioning project.
After receiving financial assistance of approximately rupees 11 lakhs, he worked tirelessly to secure a stone-crusher. He went to the extent of selling his assets in the month of May 2011, and then started commissioning his project.
He faced major hurdles. Chirhah revealed that he was on the verge of giving up unless the authority in concern came up to his rescue. ‘I firmly believe that Almighty would answer my humble prayer,’ Chirhah maintained recalling his struggle.
He is currently seeking installation of a Pole Mounted Transformer with a capacity of 63 KVA 11/4 to run 25 Hp motor for his project. Chirhah is expecting the green signal from the department side as the project would not only benefit him but approximately 25 households from the installation.
Chirhah is currently in the process of retaining his sold assets. Today, the man has high praise for God for answering his prayers and making his dreams come true. This man now says struggle makes one’s life worthy.
