Nagaland govt to set up public park in all district HQs

April 24, 2021 40 Views No Comment

Advisor to CM holds meeting with heads of offices in Wokha

Wokha, April 24 (MExN): Advisor to Nagaland Chief Minister (CM) Abu Metha on Friday informed that the State government recently took a decision to institute public parks in all the district headquarters.

This was stated during a meeting with heads of offices of Wokha district on April 23 at Deputy Commissioner Conference Hall, Wokha, a DIPR report informed.

In this regard, Metha urged the district administration to identify space; either available land or new government acquired land, for establishment of the public park and send report for the same at the earliest so that the policy can be implemented.

The Advisor stated that the meeting was convened with a view to share challenges faced by officers in the district level, to understand their problems and also to connect them with the Government and the various Heads of Departments in order to improve governance and enhance the mechanism of delivery. It was also aimed to ensure that programmes and policies of the State government have reached the genuine targeted sections.

Metha assured all the officers in the district that the government and its agencies will support them in implementing any government policies in a meritorious and just manner. He said that the government is there to support them and ensure that officers are not under any duress while carrying out the government programmes.

Highlighting various government policies, Metha said that the government is undertaking an exercise to come up with a blue print for sports development in the State. Metha appealed the administration to identify space for creation of district level sports centre that will have sports facilities for multiple disciplines which falls under the prioritized list of the State Sports policy. He appealed the District Sports Council to ensure that the policy and fund use of District Sports Council is in line with the State Sports Council and reminded them to be aware of the State Sports Council Policy.

Informing about the budgetary provision for innovation fund to be implemented in each district, he urged the district to come up with creative ideas for effective implementation. After the COVID-19 situation improves and restrictions are lifted, the government will be hosting the 2nd edition of the Nagaland Olympics, Metha informed, and urged the district to prepare their own team for participation.

He also informed that recently the Cabinet took a decision that the ban of appointment to government posts will be lifted, but on the condition that each department highlights specifically why the particular appointment has to be done and has to be approved through proper channel of Head of Departments and approved by P&R and recommendation from the Cabinet for appointment.

The Advisor also stated that the intention of the State Government for implementation of Register of Indigenous Inhabitants of Nagaland (RIIN) in Nagaland is to incorporate the interest of Naga citizens. He also stressed on having good quality education, economic stability and in health sector and urged all sections of the society to extend help and work for the future and destiny of the upcoming Naga generations. Earlier the Advisor also met members of various Civil Societies under Wokha district.

Source: https://morungexpress.com/nagaland-govt-to-set-up-public-park-in-all-district-hqs