Japfüphi women urged to utilise schemes to boost rural economy

Kohima, August 10 (EMN): The Japfüphi Thenuko Block Level Federation (JTBLF) celebrated its 1st Foundation Day at Jakha Town Hall, Jakhama. JTBLF with 17 Village Level Organization (VLO) under its banner and consisting 224 SHGs with 2193 members is promoted by Nagaland State Rural Livelihood Mission under RD Block Jakhama of Kohima district. Gracing the occasion as the chief guest, Er Zale Neikha, general secretary of Angami Sports Association (ASA) and advisor Southern Angami Sports Association (SASA) said the government policies and programmes targets for the welfare and benefit of the people and the society. He, however, regretted that many people failed to utilize the same in proper manner. Neikha said that out of many programmes of Self Help Group mission, National Rural Livelihood Mission- Nagaland State Livelihood Mission (NRLM) under RD department is one of the best government programmes for the uplift of the poor people and the society like Nagaland. He also stressed on the need to make best use of the package to boost the rural economy. Also asking them to ensure proper execution of the programmes and schemes, he urged upon the JTBLF members to be dedicated, honest and polite and be a part of every capacity building programme designed for them. He also emphasised on the need to avail the banking facilities to strengthen their venture. Neikha also asked the members to go for cultivation of organic vegetables, which has huge demand in the market. He also advised them to avoid using herbicide for cultivating vegetable. Kenivole Richa, block project manager of NSRLM, Jakhama block and Neichüzo Keyie, chairman of Mima village council also spoke on the occasion. Earlier, the function was chaired by JTBLF joint secretary, Khrieno Khora while welcome address was delivered by JTBLF president Hovisale Khatso. JTBLF report was given by JTBLF secretary Rokono Kisotso while vote of thanks was proposed by JTBLF finance secretary Thejaseno Mekro.