CM calls on officers to take ownership, know policies and governance of issues

Kohima, November 27 (MExN): Nagaland Chief Minister, Neiphiu Rio said the officers posted in the state capital have to contribute not only for their departments but to contribute towards all round development of the capital town. He said this while addressing the Kohima District Planning and Development Board (DPDB) day out cum Pre-Christmas held at Dzüü Resort, Rüsoma on November 27.

According to a DIPR report, the CM emphasized on Registration of Indigenous Inhabitant of Nagaland (RIIN). He stated that “each responsible elected officer should know and take the ownership to identify the indigenous person during the certification process to avoid mistakes as it is a sensitive issue.” He also spoke on SARFAESI, where he said, “As responsible privilege Government servants, one should know all the policies and governance of the issues.”

Stating that the activities of Kohima Smart City had geared up, Rio emphasized on sanitation by adding that cleanliness of the whole district of Kohima including the villages and the capital city should be kept cleaned. He said a competition on cleanliness drive amongst the colonies and wards be conducted and be awarded and recorded inorder to encourage them and also to have a good feeling of living in the district. “As a stakeholders, all of us should take the ownership and let us work together to improve our Smart City and should not be ashamed of our town but should be proud to live in Kohima,” he stated. 

“As we are approaching the festivity month and in a celebration mood for the Hornbill festival and Christmas season setting in,” Rio requested the gathering to approach the churches, individual homes, business centers/shops to light up the city with Christmas stars and lights giving positive message to welcome the tourists and dwellers to celebrate the birth of ‘our’ Lord Jesus Christ.

Informing that the Cultural Hall near NSF Martyrs Park will be inaugurated on December 1, Rio asked all the officers to attend the programme. He said that the cultural hall is a national and international standard hall, which will be a center of activities. 

Rio also informed that in other to promote “our” singing, a choir singing competition with a total prize money of Rs 5 lakh will be held on December 8 and 9, where churches have been invited to participate with December 7 as the last date of entry. 

Advisor for Veterinary & Animal Husbandry and Women Resources Development, R Khing also spoke on the occasion. Advisor for Technical Education and Election, Medo Yhokha chaired the programme while CMO Kohima, Dr Vezokholu Theyo said the invocation prayer.

The DPDB agenda for the day were discussed and approved by the board while vote of thanks was proposed by ADC Kohima N Bhavani Sri, IAS followed by Christmas gift exchange among the members.  

Legislature & Administration team led by the CM, Rio won the exhibition volleyball match played between the Legislature & Administration team the DPDB team. Advisor for Urban Development and Municipal Affairs Dr. Neikiesalie Nicky Kire; Advisor Youth Resources & Sports, Zale Neikha and MLA Keneizhakho Nakhro also attended the programme.