Governor of Nagaland La Ganesan said Khonoma village is fortunate for God has given them a beautiful place and greenery. He said this in a short programme held at Community Hall Terhotsiese, Khonoma during his visit to Khonoma village – the first green village of India and Asia on April 6.
According to DIPR report, the Governor said that his visit was to know what people wants from the government and also urged the people to insist on the government for better road connectivity, school institutions, hospital, banks, etc. Ganesan informed that central government provides a various schemes/project to benefit to the people and encouraged them to take up their requirements with the government. Governor also said he will discuss matters with the chief minister Neiphu Rio with regards to development in the state.
Governor acknowledged the Khonoma people for their warm welcome and expressed his happiness for the conservation of their forest. He also visited viewpoint, Hiekha Morung and NSF memorial.
Green village chairman & KNCTS, Kezhaserie Meyase who briefed the introduction to Khonoma thanked the Governor for his visits and highlighted about demographic and topographic information, history, from hunting/logging community to conservation community, their success story, rich biodiversity and achievements.
The governor was accompanied by Raj Bahavan officials including C&S to Raj Bhavan Wezope Kenye, SDO civil Sechu Zubza, Tiayanger Jamir.
The programme was chaired by Ronald Rokosekho Meru, while invocation was offered by Rev. Father Vizo and vote of thanks was delivered by Huzo Mezu.
Friday, September 11, 2026