Nagaland Civil Service (NCS) probationers of the 2025 batch with Katikithala Srinivas, Secretary, Ministry of Development of the North Eastern Region, in New Delhi on November 12.
New Delhi, November 15 (MExN): Secretary, Ministry of Development of the North Eastern Region (DoNER), Katikithala Srinivas, on Thursday highlighted the strategic importance of the Northeast as India's gateway to Southeast Asia, with immense potential to emerge as a hub for trade, connectivity and cultural exchange.
Interacting with the Nagaland Civil Service (NCS) probationers of the 2025 batch in New Delhi, Srinivas emphasised the region's pivotal role in advancing India's Act East Policy and strengthening the country's engagement with Southeast Asian nations.
He encouraged the probationers to recognise the region's strategic and developmental potential and contribute meaningfully to its progress through responsive and effective administration.
The DoNER Secretary also urged them to uphold the three As — Austerity, Ability and Anonymity — as guiding principles of public service, stressing professional competence, integrity and commitment to public welfare.
The interaction was part of the probationers' institutional exposure programme at the Ministry of DoNER, aimed at familiarising them with the Ministry's mandate, developmental interventions and role in promoting inclusive and balanced growth across the Northeast, with particular emphasis on Nagaland.
The programme commenced with a welcome address and an interactive session with the heads of various wings of the Ministry, followed by presentations on key developmental schemes, including the Prime Minister's Development Initiative for North East Region (PM-DevINE), the North East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme (NESIDS) — Roads and Other Than Roads — and various initiatives of the North Eastern Council (NEC).
The presentations provided an overview of major ongoing and proposed projects in Nagaland, particularly in the areas of infrastructure development and regional connectivity.
The probationers were also briefed on the PM-DevINE initiative and the Poorvottar Vikas Setu (PVS) portal, an integrated digital platform that facilitates the submission and processing of project proposals, inter-ministerial consultations, approvals and project monitoring.
The portal is intended to streamline project implementation while promoting transparency, coordination and accountability.
The visit provided the probationers with insights into the Centre's developmental framework for the Northeast and reinforced the importance of effective Centre-State coordination in translating policy priorities into tangible outcomes.
It also underscored the role of the state administration in facilitating the effective implementation of developmental initiatives at the grassroots level.
