Zunheboto, November 17 (MExN): Parliamentary Secretary for Irrigation and Flood Control (I&FC), N. Jacob Zhimomi visited I&FC Office on November 17. Interacting with the staffs, Jacob encouraged them to be more sincere in their work and serve public with transparency.
The Parliamentary Secretary said that he is in touch with Union Minister, Water Resources, Uma Bharti for funds and other projects for the state. Jacob lamented that a new concept was started by the Ministry of Water Resources, GOI where the projects has to be implemented in an integrated manner with Agri and Allied departments to yield maximum benefits for the beneficiaries vis-a-viz Community oriented projects.
“Major irrigation project in the district will be taken up where there is a requirement at strategic river locations for the benefit pertaining to the agri and allied sectors to increase agricultural activities and to boost agro economy,” stated Jacob. Expressing concern over development projects, Jacob urged the officials to earmark projects only to genuine beneficiaries so that development will be visible and is people oriented.
Jacob also said State government under the leadership of TR Zeliang who is also a member of CSS under NITI Aayog, many projects have been made grass root oriented and is under consideration which should be appreciated and supported by the people.
Executive Engineer, I&FC, Zunheboto Huska Yeptho thanked the Parliamentary Secretary for the concern and submitted a proposal for construction of staff quarters which is a long felt need for the staffs. Renovation of Office building and shortage of staffs which is hampering the smooth functioning of office were also highlighted whereby the Parliamentary Secretary agreed in principle to looked into the matter on priority. Kivika, IA, Zunheboto in a press release said that Vice President, Sumi Hoho, Khehoshe Yepthomi, DSO, Lhokiye, and other dignitaries accompanied the Parliamentary Secretary.
