Minister, PHED, Jacob Zhimomi inaugurated the NLCPR Project, providing water supply by gravity, at Aboi, Mon on 8th December 2022.

The Minister unveiled the plague and inaugurated the Non-Lapsable Central Pool Resources (NLCPR) funded by the Government of India, Ministry of DoNER, for Aboi HQ and Longching HQ in Mon on 8th December 2022.

He said Mon was fortunate to receive the project. Reminding that water is essential for daily life, Zhimomi said the people of Aboi and Longching will save valuable time through the project, and they don’t have to fetch water from the hills. He said Nagas need to be united for prosperity and urged the gathering to maintain unity for the greater good of the state. 

The guest of honour, Eshak Konyak, MLA, 47 A/C, Aboi expressed appreciation to the PHE Department and the State Government for bringing the project to Aboi, Mon. The technical report was presented by Chief Engineer & HOD, PHED, Repangyanba Longkumer. He informed that the estimated cost was Rs. 965.98 Lakh and was funded by the Government of India, Ministry of DoNER & State Government (90:10). It was sanctioned on 14th December 2017 while the work started on 29th January 2017 and the commissioning date was 08th December 2022.

Short speeches were delivered by President KU, Aboi unit, Shahang Konyak, and Principal Secretary, PHED, E. Mhonbemo Patton. ADC Aboi, Phuselu, NCS in his welcome address appreciated the work done for fulfilling the desire and needs of the public of Aboi and Longching HQ. He further urged the gathering to maintain the asset.

The programme was chaired by Superintending Engineer, PHED, Dimapur Circle, Dimapur, Gwatilo Tep. Vote of thanks delivered by Executive Engineer, PHED Mon, Lutho Katiry. Pastor, Town Baptist Church, Aboi, Rev. Yeanphong pronounced the dedicatory prayer. A special number was presented by Kheyn Konyak.

(APRO Aboi)