Launching programme of Face Mask Distribution by Mokokchung District Task Force on COVID- 19 was held today 4th May 2020 at the Community hall, Khensa village.

Speaking at the launching programme, Deputy Commissioner & convenor District Task Force on COVID- 19, Mokokchung, Limawabang Jamir, said the citizen funded project to stitch two lakh washable masks is to ensure that every single person in the district has a mask to wear so that compulsory wearing of face mask would help contain the spread of the COVID- 19 Pandemic should the situation arise.

DC said, the battle against the COVID- 19 Pandemic would continue until a vaccine is found. Therefore, as responsible citizens every individual need to be self disciplined, maintain personal hygiene and strictly follow the directions being given by the authorities. He also appealed to the civil societies and the churches for their continuous support in the days ahead.

The programme was chaired by EAC Ongpangkong (South), Sangpangchang Longkumer, welcome address was delivered by Chairman Village Council Khensa, Kilentoshi.

Earlier, in an interview with EAC & Nodal Officer for the Face Mask Campaign, Sentilong Ozukum, he expressed appreciation to all the donors and volunteers who have come forward to help Mokokchung.

The Campaign also has created a website where all the latest information about the face mask project is available including the details of the work progress. The various SHGs and volunteers also use an integrated dashboard platform Online where one can track the progress of work. Volunteers can simply request for more material or pickup of readymade masks at the click of a button from their Mobile phone.

The Nodal Officer also expressed appreciation to Dr. Vivek Choudhory, currently working at INSEAD, Singapore who is selflessly volunteering in creating and designing and operating websites and apps for the Face Mask Project. He also monitors the entire online dashboard from Singapore using the hashtag # iamwithmokokchung.

(Lanukaba, IA Mokokchung)