DIMAPUR: Advisor for Social Welfare, Wangpang Konyak, inaugurated the Amphitheatre at Highland Park, Kohima, and virtually unveiled several Social Welfare Department assets across the state on Tuesday.
The newly inaugurated assets included an Officers’ Quarter at Kohima; Sakhi-One Stop Centre buildings at Noklak and Shamator districts under Mission Shakti; Observation Homes at Kohima, Mokokchung, Kiphire, Tuensang, Wokha and Zunheboto districts; and a Special Home at Chozuba in Phek district under Mission Vatsalya.
Addressing the gathering, Wangpang expressed gratitude to Chief Minister Dr. Neiphiu Rio for his continued support to the Social Welfare Department. He said the department had witnessed significant progress in infrastructure development and asset creation under the chief minister’s visionary leadership, contributing directly to the welfare of the people.
He urged the department to establish effective mechanisms for the maintenance and upkeep of the facilities to ensure their long-term sustainability. Stressing the importance of public participation, Wangpang said citizens should develop a sense of ownership towards the infrastructure, as the assets had been created with public funds for the benefit of society.
He also thanked officers, staff and district administrations for their support and cooperation in the successful completion of the projects, and dedicated the assets to the people of Nagaland.
In her welcome address, Director of Social Welfare, Tosheli Zhimomi, thanked the Government of Nagaland for its continued support in implementing various welfare schemes and acknowledged the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India, for providing financial assistance for the construction of the facilities.
She also appreciated the engineering team and district administrations for overseeing the construction works and ensuring their timely completion.
Speaking on the occasion, Secretary, Social Welfare, Limawabang Jamir, said the new facilities reflected the government’s commitment to strengthening social welfare infrastructure and ensuring that essential services reached those in need.
He appreciated the efforts of officers, staff and stakeholders involved in the completion of the projects and urged all concerned to ensure that the assets served their intended purpose and made a meaningful impact on the lives of the people. He added that the facilities symbolised a collective responsibility to promote dignity, safety, inclusion and the well-being of citizens.
The dedicatory prayer was offered by State Chaplain, Nagaland Legislative Assembly, Rev. Izieteilung Terieng, while Executive Engineer, PWD (Housing), Division-II Kohima, Er. I. Talisunep Jamir, presented the technical report on the projects.
The programme was chaired by Deputy Director, Social Welfare, Tauhong Ngonyen, while the vote of thanks was delivered by Assistant Director, Social Welfare, Hebou Rio.
