Chief Minister, Dr. Neiphiu Rio accompanied by his wife and a team of delegation comprising of Deputy Chief Minister, Home and Border affairs, Y Patton; Minister for Rural Development and SIRD, Metsubo Jamir; Minister for Women Resource Development and Horticulture Salhoutuonuo Kruse; Advisor, School Education and SCERT, Dr. Kelhrielhoulie Yhome, Advisor Geology and Mining, DUDA, W Chingang Konyak; Advisor New and Renewable Energy, NSDMA, Z Nyusietho Nyuthe; Advisor, Home Guard & Civil Defence, Fire & Emergency Services, Relief & Rehabilitation, S Kiusumew Yimchunger; MLA, Y M Humtsoe; MLA, Dr. Tseilhoutuo Rhütso; MLA Benei M Lamthiu; Commissioner and Secretary, Geology & Mining John Kevi Angami; and OSD Geology & Mining, Kekhriezavi Lea visited Lower Tizu area under Pongro sub-division, Kipkire and inspected the progress of various development projects undertaken by Government of Nagaland from 10th to 13th April 2026. The district administration, Kiphire along with Police forces played an important role in making this visit a huge success.
The four-day visit included touring the construction of Tourist Amenities Centre at Lower Tizu, construction of various roads including Lower Tizu road via Moya and Setsu-Lalori-Phor road. The delegation also visited Ranyak Khun Cave, Mimi and interacted with the members of Mimi Circle Joint Council, where scope for future developmental projects was also discussed.
(Throngsela, IA Pungro)
