Zhaleo inaugurates multi-facility centre at Vihokhu

Dimapur, September 5 (MExN): A newly constructed multi-facility centre, Sadbhav Mandap, under the aegis of Minority Affairs Cell was inaugurated by Nagaland Advisor for Sericulture, Excise & Minority Affairs Zhaleo Rio at Vihokhu Village Local Ground on September 4.

Speaking at the function as special guest, Zhaleo stated that the common facility centre was constructed through sponsorship from the Department of Minority Affairs, Government of India under Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK) during 2019-20. He opined that Nagas can be considered as minority because Christians are a minority at the national level and further informed that setting up of Minority Community blocks are in the process since Niuland sub-division is the lone recognised block in the state, according to a press release from the Media Secretary, NDPP 5 Ghaspani-II A/C.

Rio expressed satisfaction with the construction works and everyone involved in the successful completion of the multi-facility centre. He advised that the public to make optimum utilization of the facility and at the same time manage and maintain the centre as a priority. “It is an asset created for the benefit of public and leaders must coordinate to ensure its utilization and management,” he added. Rio also disclosed that he is concerned to usher in more developments in the health, road, and school education sector.

Talking on the COVID pandemic, the Advisor noted that it is here to stay and that the third wave may hit anytime. “Every eligible person should get vaccinated,” he urged while cautioning people to remain vigilant and follow all safety guidelines even after vaccination, the release stated.