Miqlat Ministry holds workshop on ‘good governance of a village’

Members of the Indisen Village Council during the workshop for village council leaders on the topic ‘good governance of a village’ held at Seluophe village on March 3. (Photo Courtesy: Miqlat Ministry)
 

Dimapur, March 3 (MExN): As part of the week long observance of International Women’s Day, Miqlat Ministry, an undertaking of the Women Department of NBCC, in collaboration with the Seluophe-Singrijan-Khopanala village council, churches, youth and students body has scheduled various “need based” workshop along with the weaving training which started on March 2. 

The workshop for village council leaders on the topic ‘good governance of a village’ was held at Seluophe village on March 3. Along with Tongti Jamir, Chairman of Indisen Village Council, four other council members were the resource persons for the workshop. 

‘Good governance is not just giving orders’
Tongti mentioned that Indisen village is in the west side of Dimapur bordering Assam surrounded by three villages Kacharigoan, Rilan and Aoyimkim and three colonies Industrial State colony, Aokong and Lingrijan. Tongti said that till today Indisen shares a very good rapport with all its neighbouring villages and colonies.

Stressing on the topic, Tongti said, “good governance is not just giving orders but being responsible leaders for the development of the village by means of implementing resources judiciously.” He cited example of how 10 years back Indisen village had very narrow roads and barely two cars could pass each other. “But today with the initiative of the village council, the roads are much wider and better.”

“Team spirit and unity is very important among the council leaders for development and progress of the village.” he said and mentioned that with the development of the village, the value of the land automatically increases. He stressed on transparency both in utilization of funds and work, accountability in handling any resources and funds available and the importance and need of keeping the village clean. “Today, cleanliness has become a lifestyle for Indisen village,” he added. 

Wholistic care 
Imsutoshi, a lawyer by profession and one of the youngest VC members of Indisen village also highlighted that anyone from the village caught in problematic issues and in need of discipline is encouraged to undergo counselling session. “The village council makes the necessary arrangements for counselling,” Imsutoshi informed. He encouraged the participants not to compromise with anything or situation when it comes to the development of the people and the village. 

Preserving mother tongue
Tekatemjen, another member of the council mentioned that Indisen village was “not started by the rich and powerful but mostly by low income people since they could not afford to buy land in the city.”

He also mentioned that Indisen only has Ao inhabitants and only Ao dialect is spoken in the homes and the village so as to preserve the mother tongue. 

He added that Indisen Village hold their general council once a year and is open to change and revision of any resolution which is not relevant or applicable to the village at the present time.

Youth- a big asset
The resource persons also stated that the existence of the youth organizations, Lanur (group of strong young people that supports the village both in times of crisis and festive) and Mitkar (Quick Action Group/Village Guard) is a big asset and support to the council and safety of the village. 

The moderator for the workshop was Lutsoyi Rhakho, VDB Covenor, Seluophe village. There was also open discussion and interaction.

The workshop was attended by over 45 village, church, youth, women, student leaders from Seluophe-Singrijan-Khopanala and two council leaders of Chütsolie Colony, Ward 9 Chümoukedima.