Nagaland is better prepared today to meet the COVID-19 challenges and with the technical and financial assistance from the Government of India, the State Government has made significant capacity building in the health sector to combat COVID pandemic, says the governor
By Imna Longchar, TFM Nagaland Correspondent
Nagaland Governor, Jagdish Mukhi, on Tuesday while extending greetings to all on the occasion of the 73rd Republic Day said that despite constrains and challenges, the State has achieved significant milestones making it an equal partner in the process of the Nation building.
The Governor in his message to the people of the state on the eve of the 73rd Republic Day said that “this solemn day have prompts us to recall with pride our Nation builders and the Architect of our Constitution.”
Stating that our Nation has emerged stronger and more dynamic amidst the turbulence and challenges guided by the core principles of this remarkable document that ensures liberty, equality and justice to all its citizens, Governor Mukhi said Nagaland as the sixteenth State of the Indian Union has made its indelible mark in the march towards growth and development of the country.
The Governor however said, in order to realize optimum output one need to explore and tap in the potential of the resources both natural and human, enhancing productivity in all sectors.
He expressed positivity that the people of state would reap the benefits and propel the State in the road to progress and prosperity of an “Atmanirbhar Bharat”.
Mukhi later expressed confidence that if all come together in unity defying all seeming barriers separating us, Nagaland State would be on the path to progress and development for which he called upon all to reiterate its commitment to peace to ensure a “progressive and robust Nagaland”.
The Governor also paid homage to the countless heroes and martyrs whose sacrifices and sufferings led to the creation of this great Republic Nation.
“Today, we pay homage to the countless heroes and martyrs whose sacrifices and sufferings led to the creation of this great Republic Nation. We express our gratitude to the members of the Armed Forces and Security Forces whose constant vigil and sacrifices keep our country secure and peaceful. We fondly remember those whose toils have made this Union great and glorious,” Governor said
Stating that under the dynamic and visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the country has made quantum improvement in our capabilities to meet the challenges of COVID including its likely future waves with resolve and determination, Prof Mukhi also said that we have made remarkable improvement in our health services and delivery systems and further added that we have made significant accretions in hospital beds, medical oxygen, ventilators, essential medicines, and also improved logistic capabilities. “The concern that our children might be more vulnerable in the Third Wave which we all feared, vaccines for children under 18 is in progress now,” he added.
Later, he also mentioned that Nagaland is better prepared today to meet the COVID-19 challenges and with the technical and financial assistance from the Government of India, the State Government has made significant capacity building in the health sector to combat COVID pandemic.