Nagaland: General Naravane opens new residential facility at Kohima Orphanage

DIMAPUR: The Chief of Army Staff General Manoj Naravane, inaugurated a new residential facility at Kohima Orphanage and Destitute Home in Kohima on Wednesday. This facility will be run by the Assam Rifles, a defense release said.

General Naravane completed his three-day visit to the North East on November 25.

The Assam Rifles constructed and furnished this facility which presently takes care of 95 children, including 26 girls. These children not only get love, care and affection in the facility but are also pursing education in the local schools and colleges.

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Over the years, the Assam Rifles has extended its support to many such social organisations through various civic action projects.

The Assam Rifles provided materials worth about Rs 4.5 lakh to the orphanage for construction of two toilet blocks, and two computer sets and one television. Some quantity of basic rations was also provided in April and June this year in order to ensure supply of basic amenities during the pandemic.

A medical camp was also organised where in all children underwent basic tests for health and hygiene, the release said.

Located about eight km from Kohima town along National Highway 29, Kohima Orphanage and Destitute Home has provided yeoman service and healing touch to many orphans over the years. The orphanage made its humble beginning in 1973, having been founded by a benevolent local ZaputoAngami, who is sometimes referred to lovingly as Mother Teresa by the local populace.

The home is now run by her daughter  Neibano Angami. Over the years, the home has grown to provide solace to needy orphans with funding by various philanthropists and NGOs like Sunbird Trust headed by Col (retd) Christopher Rego and the armed forces.

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