Kohima line departments gain insights into GPDP

DIMAPUR — A one-day training session for line departments on the People’s Plan Campaign (PPC) for the Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP) 2025–2026 was conducted on Thursday at the District Planning and Development Board (DPDB) hall in Kohima.

According to a DIPR report, the training saw the participation of 18 line departments focused on enhancing rural governance and promoting sustainable development at the grassroots level.

Rhosietho Nguori, Additional Deputy Commissioner of Kohima, in his speech, emphasised the significance of the PPC in bolstering rural governance. He highlighted the campaign’s role in fostering sustainable development that directly benefits communities at the grassroots.

The training included sessions led by two resource persons: Vilopi Angami, Block Development Officer (BDO) of Jakhama, and Qheboka A. Sumi, State Project Coordinator (SPC) of the PPI-CBO Convergence Project, NRO, Kudumbashree.

Vilopi discussed the key objectives and focus of the GPDP, elaborating on the 29 subjects outlined in the 11th Schedule. He addressed the roles and responsibilities of various stakeholders in the PPC.

Qheboka A Sumi presented on the Village Prosperity Resilience Plan (VPRP). He provided insights into the importance of the VPRP within the GPDP framework and reviewed achievements under the VPRP-GPDP for the period 2024–2025.

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