DIMAPUR, APRIL 4 (MExN): Nagaland state capital Kohima has been enlisted on the assessment of liveability index from amongst 117 cities across India.
In this connection, a state orientation workshop was conducted today on assessment of liveability indices in Chief Secretary’s conference hall, Kohima which was attended by the 21 line departments and stakeholders concerned under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary Temjen Toy, a DIPR report stated.
The Chief Secretary in his key note address said liveability standards index is a mission and a project which basically is to improve the liveability of a particular city. It was launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), Government of India.
Stating that the GoI has decided to quantify 117 cities over the country undertaking this exercise into liveability index, Toy urged the heads of the departments for coordination towards the fulfillment of the mission.
Secretary, Urban Development Department Government of Nagaland, Motsuthung who delivered the welcome address also informed the departments to nominate a nodal officer each to coordinate with the Urban Development Department immediately while adding that the web portal will be closed after April 16, 2018.
Nodal Officer for Northeast, Dr Natashori K gave a power point presentation on the overview of the liveability index, data entry portal progress monitoring dash board, key timeline and milestones and role of the coordinators. She further emphasised on the composition of the cities, understanding the stakeholders’ responsibilities, formulation of comprehensive city plan/master plan thereby serving as a concrete plan in achieving erstwhile sustainable development goals.
