Kaito assures support for sports and infrastructure development in the area
DIMAPUR, NOV 13 (NPN): The 17th edition of the Satakha Area Sports and Cultural Association (SASCA) Ahuna-cum-Cultural Competition was held at Satakha public ground on Friday, with Minister for Roads and Bridges, G. Kaito Aye, assuring support for sports and infrastructure development in the area.
Addressing the gathering as chief guest, Aye lauded the progress made by SASCA over the years in promoting sports and cultural activities. Noting that he had attended the event on 16 previous occasions, he encouraged the association and the people of Satakha to intensify their efforts and strive to compete with the rest of the Naga community through sports and other developmental initiatives.
Emphasising the importance of sports as a tool for youth development, the minister informed that several projects related to sports and infrastructure are in the pipeline. He urged the people to extend their cooperation to ensure that developmental benefits reach the grassroots level and contribute to the overall advancement of the region.
With the vision of Khelo India in mind, Aye expressed hope that Satakha would progress alongside the rest of the country. He called on organisers to provide equal opportunities to participants from all villages under the constituency and encouraged the promotion of sports competitions from the village level to the sub-division, district and state levels.
The minister also reaffirmed his commitment to supporting sports and cultural promotion, stating that such initiatives would enable the community to compete and excel alongside other Naga communities.
In his presidential address, SASCA president Er. Beto T. Jimo expressed gratitude to Aye for his continued support towards the development of the Satakha constituency and SASCA. He highlighted the association’s participation in various district and state-level activities and programmes.
Jimo also described this year’s gathering as a significant milestone, with people from Satoi Range, Langki Kiliki Tokukujo, Tokukujo and the Satakha Area Sports and Cultural Association coming together to jointly celebrate the Ahuna-cum-Cultural Festival. According to him, the initiative reflected a shared vision of unity, common identity and collective aspirations for the people of Satakha.
The programme was chaired by Atoke Naga and Ilokali H. Zhimomi, while the invocation prayer was offered by pastor UBC Satakha, Rev. K. Honito Sema. Cultural presentations were performed by Khukiye Lukhai, Satoi Tokukujo and Langki Kiliki Tokukujo. The formal programme concluded with a vote of thanks by vice president STKK, Hukuto Zhimo, followed by the benediction pronounced by Shenila Achumi, APW STBC. The event culminated with a series of sports and cultural competitions, bringing together participants from different villages and ranges under Satakha in a celebration of unity, talent and community spirit.