Haflong, January 26, 2021: The 72nd Republic Day was
celebrated by the people of Haflong with rest of the country at Assam Rifles
parade ground, Sarkari Bagan, Haflong in Dima Hasao.
The programme began at the field with the arrival of the VIP
of the day, Chief Executive Member of N.C.Hills Autonomous Council Debolal
Gorlosa, after which Shahid Tarpan was
offered followed by inspection of the parade contingents and guard of honour.
Unfurling of the tricolor was done by the chief guest, after
The VIP unfurled the tricolour in presence of Deputy Commissioner Paul Barua
and Superintendent of Police Jayant Singh and other distinguish guests, which
was followed by singing of National Anthem by the students.
. Other dignitaries who attended the programme were MLA B B
hagjer, Chairperson Ranu Langthasa, EMs Samuel Changsan, Amendu Hojai,
Lalremsiama Darnei, Nipolal Hojai, Paudaming Newme, Nandita Gorlosa,
Ngamrothang Hmar, MACs and other officials from various departments.
Addressing the gathering, CEM Gorlosa urged all to be good citizens and
encouraged all to stay united regardless of caste and creed to ascend India to
a superpower in every way.
The CEM also highlighted development works don in the
district.He said that the challenges earlier faced by the people of the
district have gradually been and being solved under the present government with
continued effort by his team at the Council and guidance from the Assam Chief
Minister and leadership of the abled Prime Minister of the India.
“Dima Hasao which is one of the oldest council of our
nation, we will make sure that Dima Hasao Autonomous Council is not just the
oldest but the best council in the entire nation”, reiterated CEM Gorlosa.
The CEM stated that, the unemployed youth of the district
with lesser educational qualification are being encouraged for farming, for
which ample number of various saplings such as areca nut, sandal wood etc. are
distributed.
Gorlosa claimed that there is increasing number of successful
candidates from the district in competitive examinations like Combined
Competitive Examination conducted by APSC, NEET-UG medical entrance and others.
This means, he said, that education
sector is tremendously improving under the present government. Number of
residential schools such as Ekalavya Vidhyalaya, Model Degree College, Model
residential school and many others, are being started thus improving the
educational scenario esp. in rural areas of Dima Hasao.
It may be stated that the celebration was conducted today keeping
in mind the Covid-19 protocol, due to which no cultural programme was organized
at the field.
Earlier, before heading to the central celebration CEM also
attended programme of honouring the national freedom fighter, Veer Sambudhan
Phonglo’s statue which was organized by the local organizations near the statue
at Haflong town.
During the programme
unveiling of the foundation stone for water supply scheme from Watahdong River
near Retzawl village to Haflong town was done under MLA’s signature project-
Uttoron Scheme implemented by PHE department. This will be a tremendous relief
for the people of Haflong during the dry season, as every year there is severe
water crisis faced in the town.
After field event, CEM
Debolal Gorlosa along with his Executive Members and Members of Autonomous
Council attended the programme of distribution of appointment letters to the
newly recruited officials under the Forest Dept.
The celebration was also held with unfurling of the tricolor in other parts
of the district.
At Maibang, Civil SDO, Manojyoti Kutum hoisted the flag at
Maibang, Disru field and addressed the crowd.
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