Dimapur, October 31 (MExN): The Public Grievances Department of Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (PGD-NPCC) has informed that there are 17 Eklaviya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) under the State Tribal Affairs Department, spread across various districts of the state.
Citing an RTI response from the Department, it said that the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India has sanctioned Rs 6200 lakh on March 30, 2021 for 2018-19 and 2020-2021 for EMRS and Rs 8170 lakh on February 25, 2021 for the year 2022.
The selected EMRS include EMRS Vidima; EMRS Kiphire Sadar; EMRS Kohima Sadar; EMRS Tuli; EMRS Palhang; EMRS Wokha Sadar, EMRS Japu, EMRS Botsa; EMRS Tamlu; EMRS Longsa; EMRS Tenning; EMRS Noksen; EMRS Noklak; EMRS (Akhakhu) Suruhuto; EMRS (Longwa) Phomching; EMRS (Watiyim) Tsurangkong; and EMRS (Dibua) Alongkima Block.
According to the PGD- NPCC, the Chief Engineer, PWD (Housing) Kohima has issued the work Order to Ten government registered Class-I contractors, however, it lamented the slow progress of the projects.
It appealed to the department and the implementing agencies as well as the respective district administrations, and village councils to see that the project is implemented successfully. It also reminded that unless all these stakeholders coordinate to complete the projects, it would face technical difficulties since everyone has equal responsibility and is involved in the MoU for the projects.
Meanwhile, the PGD-NPCC is committed to serve for the welfare of the people and will monitor the project will it becomes a reality, it added.
