Advisor to chief minister and chairman IDAN, Abu Metha launched the Zaputuo-u Welfare Fund at Kohima Orphanage and Destitute Home on June 6.
A DIPR report informed that the welfare fund opened at Bank of Baroda will be operated by a board comprising of the present Mother of the Home Neibanuo, eminent personalities and people involved in social service. The aim of the fund is to create opportunities for the children of the home. The fund will also help the children to excel in various fields such as, skill development, computer education, sports, music, arts, education etc.
The fund also aims to keep alive the memory of Zaputuo-u, who is a pioneering personality and a tall figure among the Naga people.
Abu Metha appealed to all well-wishers to positively contribute to this fund so that no child was left behind. Metha added that the welfare fund started with a seed money of Rs. 5 lakhs deposited in the account. Abu Metha was accompanied by, Theja Meru, chairman TaFMA and Dr. Hovithal Sothu, PD TaFMA.
Zaputuo-u Welfare Fund launched
