As part of the SBI Gram Seva programme implemented in five adopted villages by ANMA Integrated Development Association (AIDA), Don Bosco, under the Chumoukedima sub- division of Dimapur district namely Khriezephe and Tsithrongse was formally inaugurated on February 6.
In a press release issued by AIDA Don Bosco PRO Lawrence Guria stated special guest professor, department of horticulture, Nagaland University SASRD, Medziphema Dr. Pauline Alila, emphasised on the seed bank facility where farmers can preserve the seeds and save them from extinction.
She underlined the importance of sending organic products to out-lets like Mission Organic Value Chain Development (MOVCD) – NER.
Further, she appreciated the efforts by SBI and AIDA, Don Bosco by opportunities to the villagers, and youth in particular.
SBI Gram Seva – AIDA, program manager Pfokho John, highlighted about GSK and while welcoming all the guests SDB, Executive Director- AIDA, Rev. Fr. Roy George, thanked SBI foundation for choosing the five villages presented by AIDA to implement this programme. He also thanked the village authorities and concerned leaders for providing space to set up the GSK offices and their cooperation towards the Gram Seva programme.
He also requested leaders and villages to fully cooperate with AIDA team and make these five villages into model villages regarding integral development by implementing the SBI Gram Seva programmes well.
It maybe mentioned that digitalization is one of the focus areas of the Gram Seva programme and GSK was centre to it.
Facilities like Wi-Fi, computer, scanner cum printer, LED TV, inverter and battery, furniture, almirah, notice board, spiral binding, newspapers/ magazines and stationaries were provided in GSK for the usage of youth, students, farmers, women and community in general. The GSK which was a community information centre will help the community to avail all the facilities such as printing, photo copying and all other online services.
The programme was also attended by SBI-RSETI, Jalukie, director Novin Basumtory.