Kohima, April 9 (MExN): The department of Rural Development today organized an officer’s interactive session with newly appointed advisor to RD, Dr. Neikiesalie (Nicky) Kire, and Principal Secretary, RD, Lhoubeilatuo Kire, IFS, at its Conference Hall.
During the interaction, Dr. Nicky emphasized on the various ways the department can contribute towards uplifting the living standards of the rural people and counselled the officers to be “sincere and honest” while discharging their duties.
It is the duty of every officer in the Rural Development department to see that the deserving beneficiaries get the most out of the schemes, he maintained and urged them to thoroughly check how accurately the CGI sheets and other materials are reaching the rural people.
He also mentioned that there will be visitations to various districts and blocks in the coming days and requested the field officers to be diligent in their assignments.
He further advised that all paper works and formalities should be completed and ready beforehand in the event of retirement of any officer so that the next officer can take charge of their duties without delay.
Later, the RD advisor also launched the Electronic Fund Management System (EFMS) in the state.
Speaking on the occasion, Principal Secretary, RD, Lhoubeilatuo Kire, IFS, opined that for the state of Nagaland to usher in change, change must first come from the RD department since RD has its roots and linkages with all the villages in the State.
“If we can all join together and work together, I am very sure that we can bring a total change in the department and also bring a lot of positive benefits to the rural landscape of the State,” he stated adding this is where their role as an individual officer in the department can play a multiplied effect to the implementing quality.
He also stressed on the importance of the role of BDOs in bringing changes and suggested setting timelines or targets for the department. Towards this end, he also sought the cooperation and support of the officers at the block level in implementing flagship programmes which are time bound and require total transparency and accountability.
Mentioning that there are many things RD has committed in the last labour budget meeting, Kire urged them to ensure that the department is put into a proper perspective so that the ministry can also see that the department is pro-active on the commitments given.
He further held that the department of RD can contribute more towards the development of the state while also assuring support from the political as well as administrative level.
The interactive session was chaired by Imnukshila, Joint Director.
Meanwhile, the department of RD has informed that The Nagaland VDB & Village Council Conference 2018 will be held on April 24 at NBCC Convention Centre, Kohima with Nagaland Chief Minister, Neiphiu Rio as the chief guest.
