Chief Minister, Neiphiu Rio graced the 75 years Platinum Jubilee celebration of the Yimkhiung Tribal Council (YTC) as the Special Guest at Shamator HQ on 24th October 2023.
Speaking on the inaugural occasion, the Chief Minister congratulated the Yimkhiung Tribal Council and the Yimkhiung people upon the celebration of the 75 years Platinum Jubilee. Shamator being a new district, he called upon the people to unite and work together for the progress of the district. He stated that every district should have one government college and towards that end, the government is working towards setting up a Government college at Shamator.
Highlighting various schemes of the government, Rio encouraged the gathering to avail the benefits and take advantage of free medical treatment under the Chief Minister’s Health Insurance Scheme (CMHIS). He also briefed on micro loan scheme where citizens can get loans up to Rs. 50 lakhs.
Neiphiu Rio unveiled the Jubilee Monolith which was dedicated by Executive Secretary YBBA, Rev.Dr.S.J. Akhum. He also released the Jubilee Souvenir. The Chief Minister also virtually inaugurated the NEFA Road connecting Sangphur to Soil colony Shamator constructed under SASCI (State) during 2023-24.
Greeting messages were delivered by President Tenyimi Union, Nagaland; President CNTC and President ENPO. A short speech was also delivered by the Jubilee Host, Advisor, Youth Resources & Sports, S. Keoshu Yimkhiung.
The inaugural function was chaired by Rev. Hopong, Missionary and welcome address was delivered by Lakiumong, Convener, Planning Committee. The keynote address was delivered by Throngso Yimkhiung, President YTC. The Jubilee celebration was heralded by Yimkhiung GBs Ariakho. A special folk fusion item was presented by the Trüng Trüng Thülün Fusion Boys and a special song by Tribal Squad. Vote of thanks was delivered by Deventhong, Secretary, Planning Committee. Cultural troupes from Lontsunger, Sangphur, Yakor and Shiponger villages displayed cultural dances during the celebration.
The jubilee was celebrated under the theme “Celebrating Togetherness” and was also attended by Minister for Rural Development and SIRD Metsubo Jamir; Minister for Power, and Parliamentary Affairs, K.G.Kenye; Advisor to Chief Minister, Dr. Chumben Murry and other dignitaries. The hosts of the jubilee were Advisor for Youth Resources & Sports, Keoshu and Advisor for Fire & Emergency Services, Home Guards & Civil Defence, Relief & Rehabilitation, S. Kiusemew.
The Yimkhiung Tribal Council (YTC) was established in the year 1st January 1948 at Huker Village under the sessional chairmanship of Lt .P.Hopong Ang as the first President and K.Zungkum as the first General Secretary.
(IA Shamator)
