The newly constructed Kumlong Community Hall-cum-Amenity Centre was inaugurated on Friday in the presence of Minister Metsubo Jamir and community members.
According to the construction technical report, the project received about Rs 1.62 crore under the Iconic Project 2025-26 while the total expenditure was recorded at about Rs 1.8 crore.
The remaining Rs 24 lakh was reportedly requested from Minister Metsübo by the Kumlong Ward Council to meet the shortfall.
The new facility replaces the earlier community hall, which had also been used as a youth hall and as a Sub-Centre for Health and Family Welfare. Both structures were dismantled to make way for the new project.
The new centre includes amenities such as washrooms, beautification works, fans, security railings and a gate. The building has an external measurement of 45 feet × 100 feet and a height of 90 feet from the ground floor to the rooftop, according to the technical report.
During the program, Satemkala, MMC Councillor, thanked Minister Metsubo and urged him to look into the development of the Kumlong ground. Responding to the request, the Minister said that an amphitheatre project for the ground had already been submitted.
Metsubo also announced a “people’s highway” for the 27 Mokokchung Assembly Constituency, stating that the project would be donated by his family. Further details on the proposed highway, including its route, estimated cost and implementation, were not available at the time of reporting.
Kumlong is one of the five wards under the 27 Mokokchung Assembly Constituency, represented by Minister Metsubo Jamir. The other four wards are Kichutip, Aongza, Salangtem and Mongsenbai.