Inauguration programme of Bongkolong Village Community Hall under Ahthibung Sub-Division was held on 22nd January, 2021 at Bongkolong Village Community Hall. The Community Hall was constructed under MGNREGA 2019-2020 and the inauguration programme was graced by Advisor Water Resources, Namri Nchang as the Special Guest.

Addressing the gathering, Namri Nchang spoke about the developmental activities since the inception of Statehood and apprised the people of the area of what has been received by them till present times. He called upon the people to retrospect on the past and unite for a better cause. He also encouraged the educated students and public to be more vigilant and educate the uneducated and further asked them to refrain from false propaganda but instead seek for peace and unity.

A memorandum was also submitted to the Advisor by the BYSU and Bongkolong Village Councils.

Earlier in the programme, the Special Guest inaugurated the newly constructed Community Hall wherein dedicatory prayer was said by Christian Church Bongkolong Elder, L.K Kholhou.

The inaugural function was presided by Matthew Hangsing & Kimhoivah Hangsing while welcome address was proposed by BDO RD Block Ahthibung, Noklenzenba Jamir and vote of thanks by Bongkolong Village Council Chairman, Lalkholen Hangsing. Others who spoke in the programme included Advisor NDPP Bongkolong Unit, Songsei Hangsing, ADC Jalukie, Dr. Tinojongshi Chang and Project Director DRDA Peren, Azenuo Pienyü. Special number by Veineichin Hangsing and cultural dance by youth &students' union of Bongkolong Village marked the other highlights of the programme.

(DPRO &Mamang, IA Peren)