A Multi Public Utility Centre in Dimapur District Hospital was inaugurated by Rev. Kari Longchar, on 11th January 2021.
The utility centre was constructed and donated by Dimapur Area Ao Churches & Civil Societies Co-ordination Committee on COVID-19 as a token of reciprocation and tribute to everyone who had contributed towards the successful management of the Quarantine Centres, a by-product of managing three quarantine centres at Dimapur Government College from June 1-20, 2020.
Speaking at the inaugural programme, Convenor, Co-ordination Committee, Supo Jamir, who termed the year 2020 as darkest year in the history of mankind, said that when the world was filled with darkness and chaos, the Dimapur area So churches and civil societies support three quarantine centres for which numerous individual and organisations donated in terms of cash and kind exceeded the needed amount and the quarantinees in return also donated rupees 43,361 which was also used in setting up the Multi Public Utility Centre. Supo, also mentioned planting of 100 member of trees by the returnees to commemorate the World Environment Day on June 5th 2020 which was reported to be growing well.
Convenor also requested the hospital authority to use the facilities with maximum care.
The Medical Superintendent of the District Hospital Dimapur, Dr. Keveduyi Theyo, giving a note of appreciation said that it was not the first time the community had contributed towards the society and reminded of a shed that was constructed in the hospital premises by DABA, which is still in use. He assured that the centre would be properly maintained and added that a committee would be formed to look after the maintenance of the facility under the leadership of Dr. Temsu.
The Utility Centre provides four toilets, two bathrooms, UV purified drinking water point, hand and face washing booths, mobile phone charging points and a spacious resting shed.
The inaugural programme was chaired by President, Dimapur area So Baptist Pastors' fellowship, N. Lipok Jamir while dedicatory prayer was offered by Rev. Kari Longchar.
(Watimenla, IA Dimapur)
