L Murugan becomes 1st Union Minister to visit India’s first village

L Murugan becomes 1st Union Minister to visit India’s first village: Union Minister of State in the Ministry of Fisheries and Animal Husbandry L Murugan on 22nd April became the first central minister to visit  India’s first village Avangkhu, a village along the India-Myanmar border in Nagaland’s Phek district.

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The Union Minister visited the International Trade Center at Awangkhu, Phek. He recalled the Centre’s commitment towards developing the north-east, including the border areas of the region.

Highlighting India’s seriousness towards the Act East Policy, the Minister announced that the two lane road upto Avangkhu border has already been sanctioned and work will start soon. He hoped that the International Trade Center at Awangkhu would witness an increase in business activities due to increase in trade volume and better connectivity.

On the development of piggery in the state, Dr. Murugan said that the National Livestock Mission (NLM) is supporting the entrepreneurs of the state and strengthening the agriculture infrastructure and technology. He also announced that a grant of Rs 14.99 lakh has been allocated to Phek district for screening children’s films in the district.

About Nagaland

Nagaland is a state located in Northeast India, bordering Myanmar.

Formation – 1 December 1963

Capital – Kohima (Executive Branch)

Language – English

River – Longleng, Peren, Varkha, Kiphire, Mokokchung, Phek, Zunheboto, Kohima, Mon, Tuensang

Festivals – Hornbill Festival, The Motsu Mong Festival

National Park – Intanki National Park

Wildlife Sanctuaries – Fakim Wildlife Sanctuary, Puli Baij Wildlife Sanctuary, Rangapahar Reserve Forest

Chief Minister – Neiphiu Rio

Governor – La Ganesan

Official Bird -Blyth’s Tragopan

Official Animal -Gayal

Official Flower – Rhododendron Arboreum

Legislative Assembly – 60 seats

Rajya Sabha -1 seat

Lok Sabha – 1 seat

Largest city – Dimapur

District -16

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