Image of government depends on IPR department: Advisor Imkong Imchen

Kohima, April 11 (MExN): The Department of Information & Public Relations (DIPR) held a felicitation programme for Advisor, Information & Public Relations, Soil and Water Conservation, Imkong L Imchen at IPR Conference Hall, Kohima on April 11. 

Advisor Imkong L Imchen in his address said that the image of the government depends on IPR department which plays the important role in disseminating news and information to the public. Imchen stated that he will try his best to work something out of nothing, stated a DIPR report. He called upon the officers and staff of the department to work sincerely while stating that he is there to serve the people.

IPR Director, Dzüvinuo Theünuo in her speech assured fullest cooperation of the officers and staff for the best functioning of the department. She briefed the Advisor about the structures of the department from the Directorate to the Information Centres across State. Besides that, the department has PROs in Delhi, Raj Bhawan and an Information Cell at the Nagaland Civil Secretariat.

Theünuo also informed that the Department publishes the daily Naga News, monthly Warrior publication, yearly calendar and dairy etc. She stated that post-COVID there has been a lot of change in the Department. She mentioned that the Department has been regularly live streaming State-level programmes and other important events. As the nodal department for film and related activities, it has been playing an important role in facilitating film makers. The Department is actively engaged on various social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, she informed.

She added the department has installed Public Address System in 11 (eleven) districts and has also set up LED display in some districts. 

The Advisor also inspected the Library at the Directorate.

Commissioner & Secretary IPR, V Maria Yanthan, IAS in her address hoped that the department will prosper to a greater height under Imchen’s leadership. She thanked the officers and staff of the department for the sacrifices and services and also appealed to them to uphold the hardworking spirit despite many limitations.

Joint Director, I Simon Teila who chaired the programme welcomed the Advisor and stated that the Department was very lucky that we have one of the seasoned and senior leaders to captain the department of IPR. Joint Director, Asangla Imsong said the vote of thanks.