Advisor Khamo urges youth to leverage government schemes

CHOZUBA — Advisor and Chairman of DPDB Phek, Kudecho Khamo, on Friday encouraged the youth to take advantage of government schemes meant for entrepreneurship and skill development.

He was addressing the District Planning and Development Board (DPDB) Phek held at Vamuzo Memorial Hall, Chozuba town.

Khamo called on every head of department (HoD) under Phek district to personally initiate projects for empowering youths and farmers to boost empowerment, generate income, and enhance the overall economy.

He also encouraged the public to cooperate with the government to avail schemes meant for youths, farmers, and entrepreneurs.

Khamo placed on record that for the first time, a DPDB meeting was held at Chozuba town ever since the establishment of the ADC headquarters.

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In this regard, he highlighted the prominence of Chozuba Assembly Constituency and Chozuba town, yet expressed concern that development is still at an initial stage, which he said, has been taken up with the state government.

The advisor commended the Chakhesang Public Organisation, Chakhesang Youth Front, and government authorities for their efforts in enforcing the ban on import of pigs and pork products into Chakhesang jurisdiction.

He also pointed out the challenges faced by citizens due to epidemics and other swine diseases causing a great toll on farmers, and called upon the Veterinary department to take action and help the farmers.

He also emphasised the huge potential of Phek district in fisheries, horticulture, industries and commerce, besides khadi and village industries sectors, which can greatly impact the lives of the people and boost the economy considering the close proximity to the state capital and good roads.

Reiterating that public office holders and government officials have a huge responsibility endowed upon them, he called for efforts to execute their responsibilities to impact the people and leave a legacy for posterity.

Furthermore, Khamo also sought cooperation and support from civil societies and citizens to ensure the cleanliness drive becomes a success, adding that at the year-end there will be rewards.

Meanwhile, MLA Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu also expressed delight that for the first time since the establishment of the ADC Headquarters, the DPDB meeting is being held at Chozuba town.

He noted the presence of a good number of officers and called for the same spirit even in their respective places of posting to help the people of the district.

Highlighting the recent political realignment, which is now a full-fledged Naga People’s Front (NPF) party government, he stated that it was necessary to fight for the rights of the Nagas, their identity, culture, religion, and political ideology. He assured to serve the people with love, honesty, and to bring about transparency and accountability.

During the meeting, the agenda for the upgrade of GHS Chetheba to GHSS Chetheba was recommended. The house also recommended construction of new school building for GHSS Chozuba.

Further, the house recommended the upgrade of JE (Power) to SDO (Power) Chozuba, Executive Engineer (R&B) to Superintending Engineer (SE) Phek, and SDO (R&B) to EE (R&B) Chozuba.

The meeting was presided over by the Deputy Commissioner of Phek, Rhosietho Nyuthe. During the meeting, the Water Resources, PWD (Mechanical Engineering), and Excise departments gave presentations.