Nand Kishore Yadav urged stronger coordination between government departments and civil society organisations to ensure inclusive and sustainable development in Chümoukedima.
DIMAPUR — Nagaland Governor Nand Kishore Yadav on Thursday stressed the need for close coordination between government departments and civil society organisations to ensure inclusive and sustainable development, saying progress should be measured by its impact on people's lives rather than the number of schemes implemented.
Addressing a review meeting at the DPDB Hall, DC Office Complex, Chümoukedima, the governor urged all departments to implement government programmes efficiently and transparently so that benefits reach every deserving citizen.
Describing Chümoukedima as the "Land of Opportunities," Yadav said the title reflects not only the district's strategic location and economic potential but also the aspirations and energy of its people.
He noted that one of Nagaland's youngest districts has the potential to emerge as a model for planned urban development, entrepreneurship, quality education, healthcare, tourism and employment generation.
The governor highlighted the vital role of civil society in governance, community development and maintaining social harmony, saying development becomes more meaningful and sustainable when government institutions and civil society work together with a shared sense of responsibility.
He said the review meeting provided an opportunity to assess progress, identify challenges and explore practical solutions, and called upon government departments to work with a clear vision, maintain close coordination and remain responsive to public needs.
He also appealed to civil society leaders to continue promoting peace, unity and constructive public participation.
Expressing confidence in the district's future, Yadav said that with commitment, integrity and teamwork, Chümoukedima would continue to grow as a vibrant district and truly live up to its identity as the "Land of Opportunities."
Earlier, Deputy Commissioner of Chümoukedima Polan John, who chaired the first session, gave an overview of the district.
He said Chümoukedima, created as Nagaland's 15th district in December 2021, is widely known as the "Land of Opportunities" because of its potential in agriculture, tourism, logistics and infrastructure.
John said the district is home to four universities, several premier educational and research institutions, Nagaland's only airport, and expanding rail and road connectivity.
He added that major infrastructure projects, including gas pipeline works, national highways, healthcare facilities, tourism infrastructure, IT parks and sports facilities, are currently underway.
Describing Chümoukedima as the third-largest urban agglomeration in Nagaland, the DC said that although some institutional facilities are yet to be established, its strategic location and ongoing development projects position it to become a major hub for infrastructure development and socio-economic growth in the state.
The programme also featured interactions with representatives of the Chakhroma Public Organisation (CPO), Western Sümi Hoho (WSH), NTUCT and Hindu Samaj, who shared their views and concerns.
The second session, moderated by SDO (Civil), Chümoukedima Headquarters, Shreyansee Jain, included presentations by the district programme officer (Social Welfare), district agriculture officer, Chümoukedima, and PMU (NHIIDCL), Dimapur.
The governor also interacted with beneficiaries of various government welfare schemes to understand their experiences and the impact of government initiatives.