Union Minister holds review meeting on central schemes in Nagaland

Dimapur, Nov 19: Union Minister of State for Home Bandi Sanjay Kumar on Monday reviewed the implementation of Centrally sponsored schemes in Nagaland.

Kumar, who is on a two-day visit to the State, held a review meeting with the departments implementing the schemes at the Nagaland Civil Secretariat in Kohima.

After thorough deliberations with the implementation departments, he said that all the suggestions and challenges faced by the State have been duly noted. Kumar assured that these would be put forth for further necessary action to the Central ministry. Nagaland chief secretary Dr J Alam said the review meeting with the senior officials was convened to get an overview of the various schemes and programmes being implemented by the State Government with assistance from the Government of India.

Alam said that the meeting also reviewed all the flagship programmes and oversaw the progress in the exploration schemes and aspirational blocks.

Giving a brief overview of the State, he highlighted some major ongoing projects like a four-lane national highway, railway projects connecting the State and many other iconic projects with Central assistance.

Chairing the meeting, Home Commissioner Vyasan R highlighted the key issues unique to the State. Representatives of Kiphire, Zunheboto and Noklak districts highlighted the progress and challenges faced by the aspirational districts/ blocks in Nagaland through presentations. Various implementing departments and aspirational districts also shared their challenges faced during the implementation of the schemes at the meeting.