Thonoknyu block strives to transform from ‘aspirational to inspirational’

DIMAPUR — With the launching of the flagship campaign Sampoornata Abhiyan in Thonoknyu block under Noklak district, the block is striving to transform itself from ‘aspirational to inspirational.’

On July 8, Deputy Commissioner of Noklak, Arikumba launched the Sampoornata Abhiyan at Peshu village in Thonoknyu block, in the presence of Ngayaipam Shimray, young professional at NITI Aayog and representatives from 11 departments posted at the district headquarters.

The programme featured detailed presentations, highlighting the flagship schemes and the progress made by each department, with the participation of seven village councils across Thonoknyu subdivision under Noklak district, an update stated.

Vikhto Richa, SDO(C), Noklak and nodal officer of the Thonoknyu Aspirational Block programme, explained the six key performing indicators under the campaign and highlighted the action plan for saturation till September 30, 2024.

The Agriculture department, which reported 1,274 beneficiaries under PM KISAN, also informed about the training on food preservation under the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) conducted in Thangoun and Peshu villages.

The Agriculture officer emphasised on the importance of villagers having accounts with the National Payment Corporation of India for direct benefit transfers and explained the detailed process of assistance.

The officer shared that till date most of the genuine farmers from the village do not have a bank account. Additionally, he highlighted the primary and secondary crops of Thonoknyu block, focusing on perilla and soybean crops.

The Health department presented various schemes for pregnant women and mothers opting for institutional delivery.

The CMO of Noklak explained on the NIKSHAY (Mitra) for TB eradication, Universal Immunisation Programme and family planning. At the Peshu health sub-centre, a health camp was setup where ANC registrations, family planning sterilisation, NCD screenings for hypertension and diabetes immunisation and OPD along with free medicines distribution were carried out.

The CDPO Thonoknyu, under ICDS and social welfare schemes, highlighted the significance of PMMY, supplementary nutrition, preschool education, and non-formal education. They also discussed old age, widow, and disability pension schemes and the National Family Benefit Scheme.

The NSRLM team outlined the staff composition responsible for block functioning, the placement of community cadres, the number of functional VLOs, SHGs, and funds received.

It was informed that till date there has been not a single successful bank linkage in Thonoknyu due absence of bank in the block, leading to failure in depositing money and account maintenance by SHGs.

The RD department reported that 64 households were completed under PMAYG, though most have not received the final installment due to geotagging challenges.

After the launch programme, departmental stalls displaying Horticulture, Agriculture, NSRLM, Social Welfare, DHEW and Fishery produce were inaugurated by DC Noklak.

Under the DHEW department, in collaboration with Boditive India, Nagaland’s first sanitary pad brand, sanitary pads were distributed to the adolescent girls in Peshu village.

The main highlights of the stalls were the food prepared by Anganwadi workers which included millet cake, rice popcorns, Job’s tear millet, rice water and baskets made of corn seeds by SHGs of Peshu village.

The DC of Noklak underscored the collaboration of all departments and following the action plan for the next three months. He highlighted the importance of bringing the entire DC office on the ground to help Peshu and nearby villages under Thonoknyu with on-the-spot Aadhaar card registration and indigenous certificate signing on the launching day.

With an aim to saturate six indicators under Sampoornata Abhiyan, Arikumba further emphasised on the importance of cooperation between all the line departments present to assist those departments falling under the indicators, to achieve saturation together.

Khiamniungan cultural songs were presented by the women SHGs and youth of Peshu village, showcasing their pride in being part of the eastern areas and their commitment to coming together for the development of their village

The programme concluded with a pledge by chairperson Tsiatsusie, SDO , Thonoknyu, to transform Thonoknyu block from “aspirational to inspirational,” it stated