DIMAPUR: Village Adoption Exit Programme for 11 Northern Angami II Assembly Constituency was held at Kijumetouma Village on October 12, marking the culmination of the adoption initiative undertaken by the District Planning & Development Board (DPDB), Kohima.
According to DIPR report, delivering the keynote address, ADC Chiephobozou and convenor of the Village Adoption Committee (VAC), Vekusheyi Rhakho, said the initiative aimed to bring the government closer to the people through coordinated departmental interventions and effective implementation of programmes and schemes. On behalf of the committee, he expressed appreciation to Chief Minister Dr. Neiphiu Rio, who is also the local MLA, for his patronage and support, and acknowledged the cooperation of line departments, VAC members and the people of Kijumetouma.
Emphasising community participation, Rhakho stated that while the government facilitates, departments support and committees coordinate, the ultimate success of development rests with the people. He encouraged women and youth to take active roles in village affairs, noting their vital contribution to shaping the future. He further stressed that the exit programme should not be seen as the end of the relationship, but as a continuation of partnership and cooperation.
He also sought the village’s cooperation in ongoing exercises including the District Census Handbook (DCHB), Special Intensive Revision (SIR) and the forthcoming Population Enumeration (PE).
In his address, Village Council chairman Chasalhou Theünou expressed gratitude to the VAC and line departments for their support, while appealing for continued assistance.
As part of the programme, chairs, agricultural seeds, sports items and a sewing machine were distributed to the village through the VAC and concerned departments.
The programme was chaired by DEO Khriengu, with invocation by pastor Pelesatuo Yase, welcome address by Pekruzetuo Yase, and vote of thanks proposed by Er. Semasie Katiry, Executive Engineer, Chiephobozou.
The event was attended by members of the Village Council, VAC, departmental officials and residents of Kijumetouma.
