Sampoornata Abhiyan Samapan Samaroh Culminates at Kiphire

Kiphire was chosen as Aspirational District for Nagaland  

Kiphire: 4th October 2024: (DPRO//DIPR//Nagaland Screen Desk)::

The culmination programme of Sampoornata Abhiyan Samapan Samaroh held at Hoponkiu Memorial hall, Kiphire was graced by Additional Deputy Commissioner, Seyochung, Imsenperong wati as the special Guest on 1st October 2024 at. 

Delivering a speech, the special guest stated that Kiphire District was chosen as Aspirational District for Nagaland as the most backward district with a vision that the district might come up at par with other districts in the state. He said the district was lagging behind in education, health, agriculture and infrastructure sectors. Referring to the present scenario, he lauded the stakeholders, departments and participants for their hard work and dedication in bringing the activities of sampoornata abhiyan to saturation successfully.

Asserting that by Empowering a women we empower a family, and as we empower women the whole society gets empowered, he encouraged the people on working together as a team so as to attain more achievement. 

In his keynote address the SDO (C) & Nodal Officer (Aspirational District Programme), Kiphire, Bendang Longkumer said that Sampoornata Abhiyan is a visionary programme given by the Government of India for holistic development that would empower every citizen. Through this programme he informed that the district has been able to improve in health care facilities extending to the remotest villages. While malnutrition among women and children has been significantly reduced through the efforts of POSHAN Abhiyan, he added. 

Technical report was delivered by ABF NITI AYOG, Sukanya, while several departments presented their activities provided over the past three months through a documentary slide show. This was followed by Prize distribution to AWW, ASHA, ANM/ GNM workers for their hard work and dedication.

EAC Khonsa & Nodal Officer (Aspirational Block Programme), Yitachu in his short speech congratulated the departments and participants under Khonsa and district level officials for bringing tremendous improvement in status of ranking in performing Aspirational block activities.

During the programme, heads of offices and representatives from various departments under ADP (Aspirational District Programme) and ABP (Aspirations Block programme) shared their experiences.

The other highlight of the programme was presentation of special number from Khealin T. of Zisaji Presidency College, Kiphire. Vote of thanks was delivered by Additional Deputy Commissioner, Kiphire, Longdiba L. Sangtam.

(DPRO Kiphire)

Awareness Programme for Public and Community Leaders on Drugs Abuse

Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan held this programme at Wokha  

Wokha Town: 4th October 2024: (DIPR//Nagaland Screen Desk)::

The department of Social Welfare and District Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan organized an awareness programme on drugs and substance abuse for public and community leaders including the Wokha Town Councilors, Colony Council Chairmen and GBs was held on 4th Oct 2024 at Lotha Hoho Conference hall.

Delivering the key note address, ADC Wokha, Renbomo Ezung, said drugs and substance abuse is one of the most serious problems faced by our society today which not destroys the mental and physical life of an individual but his entire family. He added that this issue is a matter of great concerned for all of us, where the community leaders needs to come together and joint hands to take up serious steps and initiate to put a stop to the spread of drugs and substance abuse in our society before it is too late.

He appealed to the community leaders to spread awareness regarding the consequences of substance abuse and how it has an adverse affect on a person’s physical health and the society at large.

Addl. SP, Wokha, K.Soriso presenting the drugs scenario stated that, in recent times Wokha district have been observing an alarming increase in drugs users cases and has one of the highest number of users in the state, and to tackle the menace in the district.  He highlighted some of the key strategies of the Wokha Police in contemplating to deal with drug problem, like supply reduction through community policing, bringing down demand, effective coordination amongst enforcement agencies and sharing of intelligence which is an urgent need to develop a system for sharing information which would help the enforcement agencies connect to the distributors to source of supply and for which Wokha police is in constant touch with the neighbouring counterparts.

Emphasising on the way forward in combating drugs menace, he said, drug abuse is a social problem and it has taken generations away from us, where he said that public should not leave the responsibility to the police, but public should come forward and share information about any movement of drugs and peddlers. It is the responsibility of every section of societies to help enforcement agencies of the government to root out this menace, he added.  

Short talks on various topics relating to drugs and substance abuse like, sensitizing the community by conducting awareness, giving information about the treatment, role of public leaders in combating substance abuse, community involvement, and collaboration with law enforcement, empowering public leaders were presented by District Welfare Officer, Wokha C. James Ezung, Dy. Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Zuchamo Patton and DAPCU (H&FW), Lichumo Odyuo.

(DPRO & IA, Wokha)

Equipped Yourself With Skills:Neibodzeiie Solo

Govt. School Kohima organized an Innovative Skill Development Day

Kohima: 4th October 2024: (DIPR//Nagaland Screen Desk)::

The Government High School (GHS), PWD, Kohima organized an Innovative Skill Development Day at its school premises with a theme "Moulding Young Minds towards Innovative Skill Development" on 3rd October 2024.

In the introductory session, Assistant Headmistress, Neizokhoü Vizo in her keynote address said that the event is being organised by the school authority with an aim to promote and enhance the problem solving skills among the students community. It also aims to impart the idea and knowledge of productivity, sustainability and entrepreneurship in the minds of the students.

Kohima Municipal Council Councillor of Ward No.11, Neibodzeiie Solo, while speaking as a Special Guest during the Exhibition-cum-sales session, asked the students to think about the skills our ancestors valued and urged them to embrace the innate potentials, talents and skills and exhibit their skills to its fullest.

He also encouraged the students to be self-confident and master their skills in both traditional and modern technologies so as to equip themselves with traditional skills with modern touch in their products and to become uniquely valuable in the job market. He also urged the students to be more sincere both in their studies and in upgrading their skills to be the best to survive in today's generation. 

A day long program was the first of its kind organised by the School, where the whole students starting from Classes A-10 along with the dedicated teachers were engaged in skill development activities. The day's activities includes Basket making, Pickle making, Organic fruit juice making, Bamboo crafts, Knitting, Baking, LED bulb making, Envelope/ Paper bags/ Bookmark, Art and Facial etc. in the morning session.

The program was well attended by members from School Development and Management Committee (SDMC), Chairman and members from Upper PWD Panchayat, Women Organisation from PWD colony, Youth Organisation from PWD and parents. Yuileila and Avi Zao invoked God's blessings in both the session respectively. Kezhalezo Solo highlighted the day's project and Nungshiba Pongen proposed the vote of thanks. The compere of the day's program was Munly Hesso.

(Khekiye, IA)

State level inter-departmental coordination committee meeting held at Kohima

The meeting addressed several key issues 

Kohima: 3rd October 2024: (DIPR//Nagaland Screen Desk)::

A State-level Inter-Departmental Coordination Committee (IDCC) meeting took place at the Conference Hall of the Directorate of Economics & Statistics, Kohima on 3rd October 2024. The meeting addressed several key issues related to the registration of births and deaths in Nagaland, as well as efforts to improve the Civil Registration System (CRS) across the state.

Registration Centers in Nagaland

As of March 31, 2023, Nagaland operates 1,471 registration centers, with 1,439 located in rural areas and 32 in urban areas. In rural areas, each recognized village has a registration unit managed by the Head Teacher of the Government Primary School, who serves as the Registrar for births and deaths. In addition, registration units are present at Primary Health Centers (PHCs) and Community Health Centers (CHCs).

Urban areas, particularly district headquarters, have registration units located in the District Registrar's offices, typically headed by the District Economics and Statistics Officer. Units are also available in government district hospitals, municipal offices, and town councils. To facilitate operations, Statistical Staff such as Inspectors of Statistics and Field Investigators assists in managing these urban registration units.

Key Agenda Points Discussed in the 12th IDCC Meeting were:

Delayed Registration of Births and Deaths: The state’s high share of delayed birth registrations—beyond 21 days—was a focal point of discussion. A government notification dated September 20, 2024, mandates that indigenous inhabitants register births within six months as part of the process for applying for an Indigenous Inhabitant Certificate (IIC). The meeting addressed the need to streamline delayed registrations and the necessary documentary proof.

Sensitization on Birth and Death Registration: Despite an increase in the number of registered births and deaths, there remains room for improvement. Stakeholders from educational institutions, medical centers, village development boards (VDBs), and Anganwadi centers were urged to raise awareness on the importance of timely registration.

Training Programs at Block Level: The meeting emphasized the need for seminar-cum-training sessions for CRS functionaries, including Registrars, Notifiers, and Informants, to ensure they understand their roles and responsibilities. Inter-departmental coordination is seen as crucial to the success of this initiative.

Online Registration of Births and Deaths: With the introduction of an online registration portal under the Office of the Registrar General of India (ORGI), the IDCC stressed the need for CRS functionaries to have access to smartphones, computers, and the internet for effective implementation.

System of Reporting: The meeting called attention to delays in the submission of reports to the ORGI due to anomalies in the current reporting system. Registrars are required to submit their reports to the District Economics & Statistics Office, but improvements in this process were discussed.

Honorarium and Incentives: The committee discussed the importance of providing honorarium and incentives to Registrars of Births and Deaths to ensure better coordination and motivation.

Inclusion of Government Middle and High School Teachers: A proposal to include Government Middle School and High School teachers as Registrars was also considered to enhance the efficiency of the registration process.

The meeting concluded with calls for continued efforts to improve the overall civil registration process in Nagaland, particularly through greater coordination between departments and the adoption of new technologies.

(Takumpula Longkumer, IA)

PIB Conducts Media Tour To Mumbai for Nagaland Media persons

 The team left for Mumbai from Dimapur Airport on 1st October

Kohima:2nd October 2024: (DIPR//Nagaland Screen Desk)::

Under the aegis of Press Information Bureau, Kohima (Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Govt. of India), an 8-day media tour to Mumbai for media persons of Nagaland began on 1st October 2024. The team left for Mumbai from Dimapur Airport on 1st October and will return on 8th October 2024.

The objectives of the media tour is to provide the local media an opportunity to see for themselves the development of various government schemes in the field and report in the local media, enable coverage of important programmes and projects of various ministries, enable interaction of journalists of different regions with each other, provide opportunities to the journalists of the state to understand the socio-economic cultural aspects of different states and enabling long term partnership between PIB and media.

The media team compromises of representative from DIPR, media organisations from the print and electronic media. The team is being led by Assistant Director PIB, Kohima, K. Sonikumar Singh. 

 (Ngaku, APRO Changtongya)

SHS "Swachhata Hi Seva" campaign 2024 at Tizit

 A mass social work under Tizit sub-division 

Tizit sub-division: 1st October 2024: (DIPR//Nagaland Screen Desk)::

As part of the "Swachhata Hi Seva" campaign 2024, a mass social work under Tizit sub-division was organized on 1st October 2024. Swachhata Hi Seva is a wonderful campaign which is changing the mind of youth and even older persons. This campaign is also uniting the peoples from all classes and regions. A Grace of cleanliness may be seen on the faces of all participants. Smiling faces of the participants are creating a new history. 

(APRO Tizit) 

An air-conditioned electric green vehicle

 Greenland Nagaland launched on the eve of World Tourism Day

Dimapur: 27th September 2024: (DIPR//Nagaland Screen Desk)::

Greenland Nagaland launched an air-conditioned electric green vehicle on the occasion of World Tourism Day as part of the tourists’ facilitation program on 27th September 2024 at Circuit House, Dimapur

MLA & Advisor for Food & Civil Supply, Legal Metrology & Consumer Protection, K. Tokugha Sukhalu (IAS Retd.) graced the event as the special guest. In his address, the Advisor emphasized the need for sustainable tourism practices in the state, highlighting how eco-friendly transportation is the need of the hour.  He commended Greenland Nagaland for its initiative to introduce the electric vehicle, which is expected to attract tourists and encourage green tourism in the state.

Sukhalu emphasized the importance of environmental consciousness in Nagaland, urging citizens and organizations to play an active role in preserving the state’s natural beauty. He praised Greenland Nagaland for its efforts in keeping Nagaland’s environment pristine and called for the expansion of its initiatives to other districts. He highlighted that while Nagaland’s pollution levels are relatively lower compared to other states, the influx of condemned vehicles from outside and the growing number of privately owned vehicles are contributing to congestion and pollution. Sukhalu suggested that Greenland Nagaland explore partnerships with other districts and private parties to speed up the process of extending their environmental initiatives state-wide.

Sukhalu also mentioned that the state government has formed a committee, chaired by the Chief Minister, to develop innovative schemes for environmental sustainability. Additionally, the Investment and Development Authority of Nagaland (IDAN) has proposed purchasing buses to transport tourists during the Hornbill Festival. He recommended that Greenland Nagaland collaborate with the state Tourism department to introduce green buses as part of this initiative.

He said that Tourism in Nagaland is growing steadily, particularly in districts like Kohima, Wokha, and Dimapur and that the government, along with the Tourism Department, has ensured that our tourist guides are well-trained and that the best facilities are provided for visitors. He noted that the youth of today will be the leaders of tomorrow and stressed the importance of their involvement in continuing the efforts started by the current generation.

Concluding his speech, Sukhalu praised the natural beauty of Nagaland and assured that while development might not happen overnight, the government is doing its best to provide infrastructure and foster progress. He also congratulated Greenland Nagaland on its initiatives and urged them to expand their efforts to other districts as soon as possible.

Dr. Swaraj Mukherjee, Secretary of Greenland Nagaland, delivered the keynote address, wherein he discussed the organization’s vision for integrating modern technology into Nagaland’s tourism sector. He expressed optimism that the electric vehicle will set a benchmark for sustainable tourism practices in the region. Dr. Mukherjee announced that this is Nagaland’s first electric bus, a 14-seater designed specifically for tourists. This initiative marks the introduction of the first electric bus in the entire North-East region, and the vehicle has been produced by Tri Electric, a Chennai-based company.

He said that the bus is equipped with a public address (PA) system and features space for a tourist guide, with  six doors—three on each side- which  is designed to offer passengers a better view of the surroundings, making It ideal for sightseeing. Dr. Mukherjee highlighted that the bus is intended to be affiliated with the state’s tourism sector, and has plans to expand the fleet across all 16 districts of Nagaland.

He said that initially, these buses will be reserved for tourists, but indicated that if the government agrees, the buses may be made available for public transportation in the future.

Dr. Longri Jamir, President of Greenland Nagaland, emphasized the organization’s commitment to promoting Nagaland as a leading green tourism destination during his presidential address at the launch of the state’s first electric tourist bus.  Jamir highlighted the alignment of the electric vehicle initiative with Greenland Nagaland’s broader mission of fostering eco-conscious travel experiences throughout the state.

He invited both state and private investors to join the movement, underscoring the economic potential of green tourism in Nagaland. Jamir said that this initiative will create substantial employment opportunities for the youth, with plans to open agencies in each district. He also encouraged public participation and suggestions to further strengthen the organization’s green tourism efforts.

The electric buses, which aim to transport tourists to even the remotest parts of Nagaland, are expected to play a pivotal role in developing sustainable travel infrastructure.  Jamir expressed optimism about the potential for green tourism to boost the state’s economy, adding, that together, we will build our state’s economy while preserving our natural beauty.

The event began with an invocation and dedicatory prayer by Rev. Dr. Thungdemo Lotha, Principal of Eastern Bible College and was chaired by Sentiningsang Longkumer. The welcome address was given by Dr. Maongwati Aier (IAS Retd.), Treasurer of Greenland Nagaland and a special song was performed by Kuveluto Chakesang,                  

 (I Tiakumla Ao, IA, Dimapur)