63 landslide-affected families in Tuensang receive financial assistance

Tuensang, October 19 (MExN): The 53 A/C Mandal Tuensang Sadar-1 on October 17 disbursed financial assistance to 63 households affected by recent landslides at IOC Colony and Post Office Sector in Tuensang.According to a press release issued by the 53 A/C Mandal Tuensang Sadar-1, Tuensang, the assistance was contributed by Nagaland Deputy Chief Minister Y Patton and distributed during a programme held at the private residence of Minister for Housing and Mechanical Engineering P Bashangmongba Chang in Tuensang. In his welcome address, Yanger, president of the 53 A/C Mandal Tuensang Sadar-1, thanked Patton for extending timely financial assistance to the affected families during a period of hardship. He said the gesture reflected the Deputy Chief Minister’s concern for people facing difficult circumstances and his commitment to inclusivity.Yanger also appreciated Minister P Bashangmongba Chang for making the necessary arrangements for the affected families. The BJP Tuensang unit expressed solidarity with the families affected by the landslides.Addressing the gathering, Pukho Khiam, working president, highlighted the Minister’s concern for the welfare of the people of Tuensang. He observed that natural calamities, particularly during the monsoon season, could occur unpredictably and stressed the importance of preparedness and preventive measures.He also urged residents to maintain proper drainage systems and remain vigilant, noting that inadequate drainage and other local factors could aggravate the risk of landslides and related incidents.Temsula Sangtam, Mahila president, called upon the people of Tuensang to rise above political differences and work collectively for the welfare and overall development of the district.She appreciated the Minister’s concern and continued efforts towards public welfare, while noting that Tuensang’s hilly terrain and incessant rainfall made the area particularly vulnerable to landslides. She urged residents to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions.The financial assistance was distributed equally among all 63 affected households under the initiative of the 53 A/C Mandal Tuensang Sadar-1.The chairperson, in conclusion, thanked the presidents and officials of the IOC Colony Union and Post Office Sector Union for their cooperation and for facilitating the participation of displaced and affected families in the programme.