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

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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.

An overview of the news

• 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