PRESIDENT TO VISIT
MEGHALAYA AND NAGALAND
The President of
India, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam will begin his third visit to the North
Eastern Region within a month when he leaves for Meghalaya and
Nagaland tomorrow on a three-day tour. The President had visited
Tripura, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh earlier this month.
On the first
leg of his visit, the President will arrive in Shillong tomorrow.
During his stay in the Meghalaya capital Dr. Kalam will inaugurate
the 72nd Annual Session of the National Academy of
Sciences, India and the National Symposium on Bio-Diversity at
the North Eastern Hill University. He will also address the students
and faculty members of the University. Later in the day, the President
will lay the foundation stone of the 2 X 42 Megawatt Myntdu Leshka
Hydel Power Project. Dr. Kalam will also hold an interaction with
school children from various schools in Shillong and will also
meet the Chief Minister of Meghalaya, his Cabinet colleagues and
a delegation of NGOs.
During his visit
to Nagaland on October 26th and 27th, the
President will be felicitated by the Tuensang and Mon People’s
Organisation. Dr. Kalam will also hold an interaction with the
Members of the Eleutheros Christian Society and school children
in Tuensang. The President will also visit the village of Khuzama
during which he will also see a Primary School. Later, while in
the state capital, Kohima, the President will be given a presentation
on fresh initiatives in the State. Dr. Kalam will also meet the
State Chief Minister and will also hold interactions with students
and NGOs. The President will conclude his tour with a visit to
the Kohima War Cemetery.
Dr. Kalam has specially
chosen the North Eastern states for these series of visits as
he would like to use this opportunity to have a first-hand knowledge
of the on-going development works there and also to get to know
the pressing problems faced by the people.
