DC Kohima, B Henok Buchem exhorting the gathering during the launching of Jan Manthan–Reform Utsav Campaign 2026, at Kohima Village Council Hall, Kohima on October 2. (DIPR Photo)
Kohima, October 2 (MExN): The Jan Manthan–Reform Utsav Campaign 2026, integrated with the People’s Plan Campaign for the Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP) 2027-28, was launched at Kohima Village Council Hall, Kohima on October 2 under the theme ‘Sabki Yojana, Sabki Vikas.’
Speaking as the keynote speaker, DC Kohima B Henok Buchem, NCS, said the theme reflected the essence of participatory and inclusive development, stressing that development becomes meaningful when people participate in identifying their needs, setting priorities and finding solutions to local challenges.
He encouraged the people to actively participate in the preparation of the GPDP 2027-28 and ensure that community priorities relating to roads, drinking water, sanitation, livelihoods, education, health, agriculture, infrastructure and welfare services are reflected in the plan.
Buchem emphasised the need for inclusive planning, with due attention to the needs and voices of women, youth, senior citizens, persons with disabilities and vulnerable sections. He also highlighted the importance of convergence among departments and government programmes to make effective use of available resources and ensure that benefits reach the intended beneficiaries.
On the Reform Utsav component, he called upon government functionaries to make governance more responsive, transparent and citizen-friendly, while ensuring that concerns raised by citizens are properly recorded, examined and followed up.
Referring to the newly constituted Village Council of Kohima Village, the DC expressed confidence that the experience of its members, including retired senior government functionaries familiar with government procedures, would contribute to effective planning and implementation.
He observed that the first GPDP provided an opportunity to undertake meaningful initiatives over the next five years and create a lasting legacy for future generations through collective planning and implementation.
A DIPR report stated that the programme was chaired by Er Seyiekhrietuo Solo, NCS, SDO(C) Kohima Sadar, SDLCC Chairperson and Nodal Officer. Chairman, Kohima Village Council, Dr. Vizolie Suokhrie delivered the welcome address, while BDO RD Block Kohima and Member Secretary/Sub-Nodal Officer, SDLCC, Vizonuo Pienyü, gave a presentation on GPDP. Presentations were also made by the Power Department and Food and Civil Supplies Department.
