Lamhai Dungki Village, Peren celebrated Bijlee Mahotsav under the theme: 'Ujjwal Bharat, Ujjwal Bhavishya' Power@2047 at its Village Council Hall on 29th July 2022. The event was graced by NZPO President, Kevipele Iheilung as the special guest.

Iheilung said in earlier days Pinewoods were used for lighting, however with time the Ministry is giving utmost importance to providing sufficient power supply to the people all across the country.

He lauded the villagers for clearing their electricity bills on time and further appealed to the Department to ensure a smooth power supply.

Others who spoke in the programme included: CGM, NEEPCO & State Nodal Officer for Nagaland, GoI, John Zeliang, and DC Peren, Vineet Kumar, IAS.

During the event, short films on Universal Household Electrification (REC), Village Electrification (REC), Distribution System Strengthening (PFC), Capacity Addition (NTPC), One Nation One Grid (PGCIL), Renewable Energy (SECI), and Consumer Rights (PFC) were also screened, while beneficiaries testimony was done by Ighuneule. A cultural performance by Cultural Troupe Block 'A' Dungki and Nukkad Natak by Shine Artists were the other highlights of the day.

Earlier, the function was chaired by EAC Jalukie, Imtinungla Longkumer while a vote of thanks was proposed by Dungki Village Council Chairman, Namgong Ipuing.

(DPRO & Mamang, IA Peren)