Advisor for Home Guards, Civil Defence and SDRF, S. Kiusumew Yimchunger, unveiling the inaugural plaque of the Multipurpose Building and Staff Quarters at the Central Training Institute (CTI), Toluvi, Dimapur, on November 10. (DIPR Photo)
Dimapur, November 10 (MExN): Advisor for Home Guards, Civil Defence and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), S Kiusumew Yimchunger, inaugurated a multipurpose building and staff quarters of the Civil Training Institute (CTI) at Toluvi, Dimapur, on November 10.
Addressing the inauguration programme, Kiusumew said the new infrastructure would strengthen the functioning and operational capabilities of the Home Guards, Civil Defence and SDRF. He stressed the importance of adequate facilities in improving personnel efficiency, preparedness and effectiveness.
He acknowledged the infrastructure improvements at the Home Guards campus under the leadership of Chief Minister Dr Neiphiu Rio and appreciated the contractors, Police Engineering Wing, engineers and other officials for completing the buildings within the stipulated time. Urging personnel to maintain the new facilities, Kiusumew said the condition of buildings ultimately depended on those who used and occupied them. He encouraged departmental personnel to remain disciplined and committed to their responsibilities.
Director General of Home Guards, Civil Defence and SDRF, Renchamo P Kikon, highlighted the need for sustained investment in infrastructure, staff accommodation and modern training facilities to keep pace with the department’s expanding responsibilities.
He informed that the CTI had 87 non-gazetted personnel but only seven staff quarters. With the inauguration of 10 additional residential units, the available accommodation would increase to 17 units. Of the six gazetted officers, only two quarters were available, with another under construction.
Kikon said the institute, spread over approximately 34.38 acres, had the potential to develop into a modern training institution and Centre of Excellence for disaster response and capacity building. He added that CTI had also conducted training courses for officers from neighbouring states, including Manipur.
He identified the need for a swimming pool to facilitate water rescue and diving training, besides additional lecture rooms, conference halls and practical training facilities. He also called for improved staff accommodation at the Directorate Headquarters and district establishments.
Kikon maintained that institutional progress should be measured by how effectively infrastructure strengthened the department’s capabilities and its ability to serve the people.
A technical report on the construction and development of the facilities was presented by the Police Engineering Project. Kiusumew also released a coffee table book during the programme.
