NIGLOK, Feb 12: Minister for Panchayati Raj and Rural Development Ojing Tasing today laid the foundation stone for the implementation of community assets at Niglok Gram Panchayat under Ruksin Sub-Division for LSDG Village funded under 3% LSDG component of State Own Resource (SOR) Grant FY 2024-25. Under this Clean and Green Panchayat initiative for Niglok GP, it is set to achieving the model “ Green & Clean Village” through community driven efforts and best practices in cleanliness, hygiene and plantation and other eco-friendly sustainable practices.
Addressing the GBs, PRI members, youth, SHGs and the village community members, Tasing said the success of transforming their village into a model clean and green village as part of sustainable development goals lies in the proactive efforts of every member of the village through community participation and making village cleanliness a way of life for the community. He said that successful implementation for sustainable clean and green village will help create livelihood opportunities and boost rural tourism for the Niglok GP and adjoining areas, while referring to success stories in this sector.The minister also suggested for innovative local projects and adoption of best practices for localised sustainable development goals (LSDG) on clean and green theme.
Local MLA Ninong Ering in his address also stressed on the role of community in achieving the mission of ‘clean and green Niglok’ which he said will have a positive impact in various areas.
Pasighat MLA Tapi Darang, DC Tayi Taggu , ZPC Olen Rome, ZPM Aruni Jamoh also spoke on the occasion.
Earlier, Director (Panchayat), Tajing Jonnom, who has adopted LSDG Village Niglok, also highlighted the objectives and goals under the clean and green panchayat initiative for Niglok Gram Panchayat.
It may mentioned that seven villages have been adopted under LSDG Village in the state with more being covered in a phase wise manner each year to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.
SP Pankaj Lamba, State Nodal Officer for LSDG, Obang Mingki, ADC Ruksin Kiran Ningo, DPDO Tajing Padung, EAC Ruksin John Modi were among others present on the occasion.