Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh today visited several locations across Senapati district and reviewed the ongoing developmental projects being taken up in the district. He also interacted with the public and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), and assessed the implementation of various government projects and initiatives.
Upon his arrival at a Potato Farm in Mao, the Chief Minister was informed by T.N. Panmei, Commissioner of Horticulture, that the department had not been receiving adequate funds for the past two years. Due to this, the farm has not been able to produce in the same large quantities as it did earlier.
Referring to the favourable climatic conditions in Mao, Khemchand Singh said that the weather in Mao, Senapati district, is suitable not only for potato cultivation but also for growing flowers and other horticultural produce. He further assured that the Government will hold discussions with all stakeholders to address the problems and grievances faced by the people of the Mao area.
Thereafter, the Chief Minister, along with the Deputy Chief Minister, Losii Dikho, MLAs, and the Deputy Commissioner of Senapati, met the representatives of the United Naga Council (UNC) at the Conference Hall of the Mini Secretariat Complex in Senapati Town.
Later, the Chief Minister was accorded a warm welcome by representatives of the Mao Council, Mao Students’ Union and the landowners of the Potato Farm at the ACI Auditorium in Punanamei village, Mao.
Addressing the gathering, Khemchand Singh announced the formal approval for the construction of the Rikhruri Multipurpose Dam. The dam will provide drinking water to 27 nearby villages.
During the reception programme, the Mao Council and the Poumai Naga Union (PNU) also submitted two memorandums to the Chief Minister.
In response to a memorandum submitted by the Mao Students’ Union regarding the proposal for the construction of a Multipurpose Skill Training, Trade and Youth Activity Centre at Mao, the Chief Minister said that the matter would be discussed in a Cabinet meeting.
Regarding the enforcement of the agreement concerning the landowners of the Potato Farm, the Chief Minister said that the Government would discuss the matter with the concerned officials, he added.
During the tour, the Chief Minister was accompanied by Losii Dikho, Deputy Chief Minister; Tongbram Robindro Singh, MLA of Thanga AC, Sheikh Noorul Hassan, MLA of Khetrigao, and J. Kumo Sha, MLA of Karong AC. The tour was also accompanied by Commissioner (Home) N. Ashok Kumar, Commissioner of Horticulture T.N. Panmei, Dharun Kumar S., Deputy Commissioner of Senapati district, Director of CAF & PD, Nelson Yumnam, Director of Horticulture and Soil Conservation, Devabarta Sharma, Chief Engineer of Water Resources and Y. Homendro Singh, Chief Engineer of PHED.
