Our Correspondent
Kohima | March 23
Minister for School Education, Yitachu today informed that between 2014-15 and 2016-17 the following amounts were received by the centre against each CSS for Nagaland State: RMSA- Rs. 8182.55 lakhs, Mid-Day Meal- Rs. 5593.04 lakhs and SSA- Rs. 40033.6 lakhs.
Replying to a question by MLA Mmhonlumo Kikon, the Minister revealed that the amount released to the school education department from the finance department for the aforementioned CSS programs for the year 2014-17 were: RMSA- Rs. 8736.85 lakhs, Mid-Day Meal- Rs. 4813.97 lakhs and SSA- Rs. 44224.91 lakhs.
Chief Minister, Dr. Shurhozelie Liezietsu, who also hold the portfolio of food & civil supplies meanwhile informed that till date there are 14, 03, 579 beneficiaries under Food Security Act in the state.
The list is being uploaded and linked to the state official portal www.fcs.nagaland.gov.in Yitachu while participating in debate on the motion of thanks to the Governor’s Address on the floor of the House said that the state has more schools than required and that no child will be deprived for want of schools.
“We have enough strength of teachers. The only issue we require to address now is to provide quality education.” “We should open school to give education to our children. But the mindset of the people is that there should be a school and somebody should engage against that school and as long as salary keep on rolling whether a single student there or not it does not matter. That kind of education mindset ruins our society,” he said, adding that in remote areas government schools are the only option.
Parliamentary Secretary for Law & Justice, Er Picto Shohe meanwhile appealed the government to accord priority on approval for upgradation of Khelhoshe Polytechnic Atoizu to Degree Civil Engineering College.
He informed that proposal for upgradation was approved by the Cabinet in 2007, but no action was taken since.
Advisor and Deputy Chairman, State Planning Board, Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu on his part urged the government for early completion of DC office complex at Phek, Kiphire and Zunheboto. He also said Nagaland Vision 2030 should be implemented in letter and spirit as a road map in the years to come. He said progress would come when new initiatives, plans and concepts are brought about.
On the problem of rising unemployment, Azo felt that the government should encourage the youth on career guidance, confidence building and also encourage private sectors, entrepreneurs and the corporate world.
He also called for sufficient funds to dedicated educated youth as this will drive job creation, while also contributing to the overall economy of the state. This way, he said, our youth will set up their own business and become employers. Parliamentary Secretary for Housing, Er Levi Rengma informed the House that Nagaland House at RK Puram New Delhi will be inaugurated shortly. Dwelling on toilet construction under Swachh Bharat, he asked that water facility be provided.
