MorungExpress: Jakhama-Nagaland:
Wednesday, August 07, 2013.
MLA and
Chairman Nagaland State Minerals Development Corporation (NSMDC) Thomas Ngullie
who graced the Lotha Students’ Union St. Joseph’s College silver jubilee
celebration as the chief guest, on August 6, 2013, made the occasion memorable
by asking the students to raise any queries and doubts relating to various
Government policies and programmes.
Thomas
responded to the burning issues raised by the students instead of delivering
the usual chief guest speech which was well appreciated by the audience.
Responding to a student with regard to non-detention policy, Thomas pointed out
that the policy may be implemented effectively in other states but opined it
was not at all relevant in our situations. On the issue of corruption, Thomas
admitted that corruption do exist and said it was a matter of concern for one
and all to uproot the deep rooted corrupt practices. He further advised the
students to avail the power of RTI to seek justice and clarify their
doubts. With regard to the Foot Hill
Road issue, the chief guest replied that the Chief Minister of Nagaland Neiphiu
Rio and R&B minister Azo are both very serious on the issue. He also
disclosed that the CM is trying his best effort to arrange fund from the Asian
Development Bank and other sources to keep the project on priority basis of the
state PWD Department.
Clarifying on
the Middle Range Road, Thomas explained that a road already exists from Changki
to Bridge point and that the need was construction of only one bridge over
Doyang River. Thomas further informed that once the bridge is constructed, the
road can be used as Foot Hill connectivity road for any emergency purposes by
the affected people and also those living in the common border areas.
On the
development of road map of Wokha district during the 12th Plan, Thomas Ngullie
said that the legislators of Wokha district needs the guidance of Lotha elders,
student leaders and every concerned Lotha. He also extended invitation to the
student leaders to participate in the DPDB meeting. “Give us one to two years and you will see the clear
road map relating to various development programmes that will be taken up for
Wokha district,” he assured. On being aked as to why not a single project from
Wokha district is taken up under NLCPR and NEC, he replied that during the
current year, four to five programmes under NLCPR from Wokha district has been
given in priority list. He admitted that it was unfortunate that hardly any
project was considered under Wokha district in the past and assured that their
voice will be heard in the Assembly.
Earlier, the
chief guest released the souvenir of the union commemorating 25th year
celebration under the theme “Heralding Tomorrow.” Dr. Athungo Ovung ,Assistant
Professor, Deptt of Sociology N.U. while speaking on the theme “Heralding
Tomorrow’ emphasized on the need for preservation of culture to maintain one’s
identity. Recalling the integrity, hard work and bond of oneness maintained by
our forefathers, Dr. Ovung exhorted the gathering to carry forward the strong
moral values exhibited by our forefathers. He reminded the gathering of
students that hard work, determination, sincerity, unity and faith in God would
enable them in heralding tomorrow. “You have to be full of values, principles
and ethics to march towards heralding tomorrow.”
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