Dimapur, July 31 (EMN): The Governor of Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh Shri PB Acharya has extended his greeting to the Ao community on the occasion of Tsungremong festival 2017.
“May the festival of Tsungremong bring peace, unity and prosperity to the Ao’s in particular and Nagas in general” the Governor stated through a press release from Raj Bhavan.
He also said that the festival marks the end of rigorous plantation besides nursing the paddy fields and called on the Ao’s to take time and thank Almighty for His unwavering love and blessing.
Governor Acharya also reminded the community to thank the farmers for their hard work. He said that the Central and State Governments have welfare projects for farmers such as soil testing, Kisan credit card, National Food Security Mission etc to help in production and productivity. ‘It should be our responsibility that these welfare projects are made known to them and motivate them to avail the services for their benefit’ the Governor stated.
The Governor also opined that Tsungremong should provide opportunities for budding generations and other villagers to display their skills and physical strength. He added the festival should be a source for building unity and called on all to come together and make the atmosphere conducive in towns and villages for peaceful co-existence and all round development in the State. He also encouraged the Ao’s to safeguard and promote their rich culture and traditions through the festival.
