KOHIMA, JANUARY 29 (DIPR): A programme for inauguration of Drivers’ Rest Room was held today the January 29 at Secretariat Office complex with the Nagaland Chief Secretary, Pankaj Kumar IAS as the chief guest.
Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Secretary said that a long felt need for the Drivers’ Rest Room at the Secretariat has been fulfilled with the completion of construction of the Rest Rooms with toilets facilities for them. He also said that some amenity items such as TV, carrom, chess etc should also be provided to the drivers. Besides, he said newspapers and other reading materials should be provided.
The Chief Secretary appealed to the staff to maintain cleanliness while also stating that care should be given as better facilities are being made available for them to use. The Chief Secretary also called upon all sections of public servants working in the Secretariat to cooperate for better functioning of the State Secretariat. While expressing his concern for every working employee in the Secretariat, the Chief Secretary said that there are other areas, especially those people with special needs, to address too.
The Chief Secretary expressed his appreciation and gratitude to the contractor who had undertaken the construction works even without the release of funds meant for the work.
A short speech on behalf of the Drivers was given by President, Nagaland Secretariat Drivers’ Union, Jacob who expressed his happiness and gratitude to the government for providing facilities such as Rest Room with good toilet to them.
A brief technical report on construction of the Rest Room with Toilet facility at North and South block was given by Er Aroba, EE PWD (H) NCCD. He stated that the cost of the project, including rain water harvesting with treatment plant for North & South block, was Rs. 100 lakhs (Gross).
He further informed that the date of issue of work order was April 29, 2015 and that it took 18 (eighteen) months for completion of the work. The funds for the work are yet to be released.
The programme was chaired by the Home Commissioner, Neihu C. Thur IAS who said that the construction of the Drivers’ Rest Room was envisaged and also initiated by the Chief Secretary, Pankaj Kumar. Vote of thanks was pronounced by Secretary Home (SAB), A. Wopen Lotha. He said that the Chief Secretary has concern for all categories of working employees and addressing the drivers he stressed on the need for maintaining cleanliness and oral hygiene.
Discipline and punctuality are very important for the drivers while on duty, he further stated. Stating that it is everyone’s responsibility to maintain cleanliness and keep the Secretariat Complex clean, he called upon all to maintain its dignity as the highest office in the State.
