Advisor, Urban Development & Municipal Affairs, Zhaleo Rio IAS inaugurated the Bamboo Rural Haat at Piphema 'A' under Medziphema sub-division in Chumukedima district on 12th July 2024.
In his address, Zaleo Rio congratulated the team from Bamboo Mission and Nagaland Bamboo Development Agency for successfully setting up the Bamboo Rural Haat for the welfare of people. He also appreciated the co-operation received from the village council. The Advisor also emphasized on the importance of Piphema as National Highway-29 passes right through it and is an attraction for tourists visiting Nagaland. He requested the villagers to maintain cleanliness and take care of the infrastructure. He also encouraged the farmers to continue to grow and sell the local/organic vegetables, as it will not only help increase income but also provide employment opportunities to the people.
Additional Secretary & State Mission Director, Nagaland Bamboo Development Agency, S. Tainu also gave a brief note on the Bamboo Rural Haat. Chairing the inaugural programme, Dr. Tolto Metha, team member, Nagaland Bamboo Development Agency, extended his appreciation to the Village Council for providing strategic land for constructing the Bamboo Rural Haat and for their cooperation. He also highlighted about Rural Haat and the purpose of treating bamboo and the activities of Rural Haat.
The Bamboo Rural Haat was funded by the Nagaland Bamboo Mission and constructed by Nagaland Bamboo Development Agency.
(IA Medziphema)
