Chizokho Vero
Kohima | March 21
Opposition leader I. Imkong today suggested that more posts should be created in the vigilance department so that corruptions can be checked. Presently, there are only 26 posts in the vigilance department, he said, and wondered as to what extent the people can expect results from the department in their carrying out of investigations given the lack of work force.
Citing the NPSC scam, text book scam, excess appointment and gun licence racket among others, Imkong said, “We need more work force” to investigate the scams. Participating in the general discussion on the budget, Imkong also argued that no levied sugar has been provided to the people so far. He questioned the government as to where the money amounting to Rs 37 crore has disappeared during the last three years.
Stating that the tourism industry employs maximum number of employees, Imkong felt that the government should also develop this field and at the same time create more tourist circuit facility in the rural areas so that tourism can enjoy the rural atmosphere, cultural delights, etc.
Imkong also expressed his unhappiness over the implementation of the recently launched nationwide programme in Mon district, saying that the implementations are done on party lines and asked to desist from doing so. Provided the present scheme is successful and the implementation is done in proper perspective we can fight for more in other districts, he added. Touching on the 22.5 per cent step up in the annual plan outlay of the state, Imkong said that the concern should be shown more on proper utilization of the fund and not on the matter of enhancement in the plan outlay.
Referring to passing of Acts in the Assembly, Imkong emphasized on the need to frame the rules, adding that until the rules are framed it cannot be implemented. Governnet should not sleep over this matter, he added.
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