LONGDING, Jan 29;

Governor BD Mishra visited Longding, in Longding District today on his maiden tour of the district as the head of the State. He interacted with government officers, Panchayat Raj Institute members and Gaon Burahs.

Emphasising on security, health and education, he said for development, there must be sense of security and peaceful environment.

‘It is the responsibility of every citizen to ensure that there is conducive environment for implementation of welfare projects and programmes. Do not shy away for your responsibilities if you want your society, State and Nation to progress and develop,’ he pointed.

Asserting that gun culture has never benefited anyone, Mishra urged upon the people to take steps to bring back the misguided youth to mainstream society.

Strongly advocating against poppy cultivation, the Governor said that drug addiction is destroying the whole society. He urged upon the people to stop its cultivation, while suggesting for alternative cash crop programmes.

The Governor also advised the people, particularly the Gaon burahs to ensure immunization in order to achieve elimination of measles and control rubella by 2020.

The Governor visited the Community Health Centre, Longding and Government Higher Secondary School, Longding. Addressing the students, the Governor advised to excel in their academics, maintain discipline, and take up sports and co-curriculum activities and prepare themselves for bright future. He also motivated them to take a solemn pledge to stand against opium and poppy cultivation and gun culture.

Earlier, on his arrival at Longding, the Governor and the First Lady of the State Smt Neelam Misra were received by Deputy Commissioner Vikram Singh Malik and Superintendent of Police Rohit Meena.

Later the Governor left for Khonsa, District Headquarters of Tirap District.

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Kenter Joya Riba

(Managing Editor)
      She is a graduate in Science with post graduation in Sociology from University of Pune. She has been in the media industry for nearly a decade. Before turning to print business, she has been associated with radio and television.
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