Nongpoh, November 09: In a first-of-its-kind initiative, children from Thad and Kyrdem Kulai 6 Kilo villages stepped forward to raise local issues and concerns before the Deputy Commissioner of Ri Bhoi.
The children, representing the Children’s Clubs of Thad and Kyrdem Kulai 6 Kilo, met the Deputy Commissioner to highlight safety concerns over an inadequately protected electricity transformer in their village, which poses a risk of accidents, as well as the unsafe pathway used by residents to fetch drinking water in Kyrdem Kulai 6 Kilo.
The children were accompanied by Balakyntiew Umbah, President of the Ri Bhoi Area Welfare Association. The delegation included Meba-Ai-Kyrpang Makdoh, President of the Thad Children’s Club; Lashemhun K. Rangtong, Treasurer; Lapynhun Ïakai, Secretary of the Kyrdem Kulai 6 Kilo Children’s Club; and Naphishisha Mawlong, President of the same club.
Speaking to the media, Lashemhun K. Rangtong and Lapynhun Ïakai expressed happiness over getting the opportunity, as children, to meet the Ri Bhoi Deputy Commissioner in person and bring to his attention the problems faced by their respective villages.
They Also had urged the Deputy Commissioner to take necessary action to ensure that the electricity transformer was properly fenced and secured to prevent potential accidents, particularly involving young children who often play in the village.
They also requested the installation of solar streetlights along the pathway used to fetch drinking water in Kyrdem Kulai 6 Kilo to ensure the safety of children who regularly use the route to collect water.
During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner expressed happiness at interacting with the young representatives and assured them that he would look into the issues raised by the Children’s Clubs.
