DIMAPUR, June 5 � Underscoring the need to resolve the Naga political issue, Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio noted that �Nagas are at a crossroad� and �we are at a point where we may even lose our own history and right if we do not find an early solution to the Naga political problem�.
Addressing the inaugural function of the Chiechama village council hall near Kohima yesterday, the CM asserted that every Naga has to �not only pray but contribute� towards resolving the issue.
He also reiterated that unity is the need of the hour from every section of the society. �Nagas have to come together,� he sought to underline.
Maintaining that Nagas are facing a period of identity crisis, Rio further stressed the need to keep and preserve identity. He pointed out that other people have recognised our identity and afforded protection through systems such as Inner Line Permit (ILP) and Protected Area Permit (PAP).
However, lamenting that �we are failing in recognising ourselves�, he said �people will respect us only if we keep our identity�.
Also dwelling on the 6th RoP issue, the CM said the State Government is making all efforts towards resoling it for the public good.
In the meantime, he expressed serious concern over the trend of absentee government employees who draw their salaries without contributing to the development of the State. In this regard, he felt that such employees should opt out from government service and engage themselves in other ways more beneficial to the society.
He also called upon the youth to come forward and avail the opportunities being offered by the government in line with the Year of Entrepreneurs.
Solar energy project for Agartala cleared
Agartala, June 5 � In a bid to light up all the streets of this capital city and its government offices and 251 remote hamlets of Tripura with solar energy, the Central Government has cleared a of Rs 8.39 crore project.
Science, Technology and Environment Minister Joy Gobinda Debroy said the Centre had declared to make Agartala a �Solar City� along with other 60 towns of the country.
Now it has sanctioned the project in which Agartala, government offices in the city and some other important places, and 251 remote villages would be illuminated with solar energy, Debroy said. A Central team would conduct a survey soon to asses the quantum of lights needed for electrification through solar energy. � PTI
