Chief Conservator of Forest & Project Director Forest & Biodiversity Management in the Himalayas (FBMP), Supongnukshi inaugurated the welcome gate of Mitelephe village on January 6, 2025.
The dedicatory prayer was offered by Zachütuo Yietsu, pastor BRC Mitelephe. In his inaugural speech, Supongnukshi lauded the efforts of the Village Council, Community Conservation Area Committee (CCA-C) and the village community for successfully erecting the village welcome gate which has been constructed 61 years since the village was established.
Informing that future projects depend on the present works, he encouraged the villagers to take up projects with honesty and diligence. He informed that the project was funded by the German Development Bank (KfW) assistance for which the works are monitored carefully by the agents of the German Government and that there were prospects for further funding.
Meanwhile, Pelevituo Tsochü , VDB secretary and CCA-C chairman, Mitelephe delivered a brief report on the project implementation in the village while Banuo, treasurer, CCA-C also gave a presentation.
In his welcome address, Kethowelie Khamo, VCC Mitelephe expressed gratitude to the Forest department for assisting them in constructing the village gate, which has been materialized through the project.
The inauguration programme was led by Medolezo Tepa, while Suohienuo Angela, catechist, Catholic Church Mitelephe invoked God’s blessing. Village women group, Thenupfuko presented a special number, while Khasüdi Tepa, Head GB proposed the vote of thanks. It may be mentioned that Mitelephe is a batch-2 Village selected for implementation of FBMP.