Dimapur, Sep. 4 (EMN): A newly constructed multi-facility centre ‘Sadbhav Mandap,’ sponsored by Minority Affairs Cell was inaugurated by the advisor of Sericulture, Excise and Minority Affairs, Zhaleo Rio, at Vihokhu village local ground on September 4.
Speaking at the function as the special guest, Zhaleo stated that the common facility centre was constructed through sponsorship from the department of Minority Affairs, government of India under PMJVK during 2019-20. He opined that Nagas can be considered a minority because Christians are a minority at the national level. He further informed that setting up of minority community blocks is in the process since Niuland sub-division is the lone recognised block in the state, an update from the media secretary of NDPP 5 Ghaspani-II AC Thejangukho Yalietsu stated on Saturday.
Rio expressed satisfaction with the construction works and everyone involved in the successful completion of the multi-centre. He advised the public to utilise the facility to the optimum and to own responsibility in the management of the centre.
“It is an asset created for the benefit of the public and leaders must coordinate to ensure its utilisation and management,” he said. Zhaleo also disclosed his desire to usher in more developments in the health, road, school education sectors etc.
Talking on the Covid issue, he noted that it is here to stay and that the third wave might hit anytime.
“Every eligible person should get vaccinated,” he urged and cautioned the people to remain vigilant even after vaccination by following all guidelines.