Correspondent
WOKHA, May 15 (NPN): Advisor of Agriculture Mhathung Yanthan inaugurated the newly constructed Primary Health Centre (PHC) building at Old Aree Village on Friday during his official constituency tour to the Sungro Range.
The new PHC building was constructed under the Local Area Development Programme (LADP).
Addressing the gathering, Yanthan said Aree, being a remote and aspirational village, required a proper healthcare facility, which led to the initiative under LADP.
The inauguration programme was followed by a general meeting and review of various government schemes with heads of departments from different sectors attending to bridge the gap between government and public.
Speaking at the meeting, Yanthan urged villagers to actively interact with departmental officials, clarify their doubts, and enquire about schemes and programmes that could benefit them. He encouraged the public to make use of the opportunity, stating that there could be no better time as all the departments were present in the village through the initiative organised by the MLA.
He further encouraged villagers to remain curious, ask questions, and avail benefits from various government schemes to improve their livelihoods and ensure sustainability. Yanthan noted that many villagers remain unaware of several welfare schemes, which was one of the key reasons behind organising the programme.
The dedication prayer for the new PHC building was pronounced by pastor W. Kikon of Old Aree Baptist Church.
According to reports, the old PHC building at Old Aree had fallen into a dilapidated condition and was functioning from a temporary location prior to the construction of the new facility. The new building was constructed by Ngaza Buildcon Private Limited.
During the visit, Yanthan also visited Government Middle School Aree Old Village where he interacted with teachers and students. He distributed gifts to the teachers and students and also provided kitchen materials for school use.