THE IMPORTANCE OF IMMUNIZATION WITH SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON INTENSIFIED MISSION INDRADHANUSH (A DIPR feature by Nongozo Rikha, APRO) Immunization against preventable childhood diseases is the right of every child. With a view to providing this right, the Government of India launched the Universal Immunization Programme (UIP) in 1985, one of the largest health programmes of its kind in the world, to cater to a birth cohort of 2.6 crore infants and around 3 crore pregnant women every year. The programme provides vaccination against 8 life-threatening diseases such as Diphtheria, Whooping cough, Haemophilus Influenza Type B (Hib), Tetanus, Polio, Tuberculosis, Measles and Hepatitis B in the entire country. In addition, vaccination against Japanese Encephalitis (JE) is being provided in the selected endemic districts/states of the country. India's UIP has contributed significantly to ensure equity to children accessing the public health system. However, inequity still remain a challenge. The steady fall of infant mortality from 80 per 1000 live births in 1991 to 37 per 1000 live births in 2015 (SRs) showed India's efforts under UIP to reduce child mortality and morbidity. In spite of all positive changes, UIP has always been a challenge. Despite being operational for over 30 years, UIP has been able to fully immunize only 65% children. Evidence shows that unvaccinated and partially vaccinated children are most susceptible to childhood diseases and disability and run a three to six times higher risks of death as compared to fully immunized children. Committed to improving immunization coverage and addressing the equity agenda, the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India has implemented various intensification strategies including its flagship programme “Mission Indradhanush” launched in December 2014. Mission Indradhanush aimed to fully immunize more than 90% of newborns by 2020 through innovative and planned approaches to reach all children. It not only aimed to rapidly increase the immunization coverage but also focused towards strengthening health systems for equity issues in accessing to immunization. Under Mission Indradhanush all the vaccines provided under UIP are administered to children and pregnant women. This programme focuses more on identified high risk populations with traditionally low coverage such as slum dwellers, nomadic populations and migrant families living in brick kilns and construction sites. The Mission also targets 400,000 high risk areas identified in the polio programme as well as other undeserved areas with inadequate health services, migrant populations recent measles/diphtheria outbreaks or high dropout rates. Based on reports, it is estimated that annually more than 70 lakh (70 million) children in the country do not receive all vaccines available under the UIP. While acknowledging the impact of Mission Indradhanush in improving immunization coverage across the districts over the three phases, Hon'ble Prime Minister through PRAGATI platform emphasized the need of a supplemental aggressive action plan to cover all left outs and drop outs in select districts and urban cities with low routine immunization coverage in a specific time frame (December 2018). Intensified Mission Indradhanush would be closely monitored at the district, state and central level at regular intervals. Further it would be received by the Cabinet Secretary at the national level and will continue to be monitored at the highest level under “PRAGATI”. Keeping in view the importance of Intensified Mission Indradhanush, the Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Imkong L. Imchen officially launched IMI in the state at Urban Primary Health Centre Seikhazou on 9th October, 2017. Through IMI, the Government of India aims to reach each and every child under 2 years of age and all those pregnant women who have been missed out during the routine immunization programme. The special drive will focus on improving immunization coverage in select districts and cities to ensure full immunization to more than 90% by December, 2018. Criteria for selection of Districts & Urban Cities: The districts/urban cities have been selected through triangulation of available data sets such as national surveys, HMIS data & WHO concurrent monitoring data. These datasets have been analyzed in consultation with the states and partners (WHO, UNICEF, UNDP) to identify the weakest 118 districts, 17 urban cities and an additional 52 districts in NE states. Objectives of Intensified Mission Indradhanush: The main objective of IMI strategy is to ensure reaching the unreached with all available vaccines thereby accelerating the full immunization and complete immunization coverage of children and pregnant women in the identified critical districts. With the launch of the Intensified Mission Indradhanush strategy, the government aims to:- 1. Rapidly build up full immunization coverage to more than 90% by December 2018 in identified districts & urban cities. 2. Enhance political administrative & financial commitment through advocacy with key ministries/departments and stakeholders towards full immunization coverage for each child. 3. Reach all children with all vaccines due for the age as per national Immunization schedule. Special focus on children upto 2 years of age and pregnant women who have missed out routine vaccination. Schedule for IMI One phase of IMI immunization drive consisting of 4 rounds of immunization will be conducted in the selected districts and urban cities. IMI immunization drive will be spread over 7 working day starting from 7th of every month. In case the 7th of the month is a Sunday/holiday, the drive may begin from the next working day. These 7 days do not include holidays, Sundays and the routine immunization days planned in that week. Collaboration with other ministries department/agencies: The IMI strategy will require support from key ministers and department; strong leadership through meaningful collaboration between different arms of the government, working closely with the community, civil society and the youth. Other ministries agreed to provide support for IMI are: 1. Ministries to be involved: Women & Child Development, Panchayati Raj, Urban Development, Housing & Urban Poverty Alleviation, Defence, Sports & Youth Affairs, HRD, Education, Minority Affairs, I&B railways, Home Affairs, Labour & Employment. 2. Mobilizers: NGOs, Public Relations, CSOs, Rotary International, NSS, NCC, NYK, MSW etc. 3. Key partners: WHO, UNICEF, UNDP, Global health Strategies, IPE global, Rotary International, Technical support units (TSUs) Focus area The immunization drive will be implemented in all the identified districts and urban cities for ensuring 90% full immunization coverage. Low performing areas will be identified across the entire selected districts/urban areas for coverage under IMI. Areas with vacant sub centre-Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) not posted or absent for more than 3 months. Villages/areas with three or more consecutive missed routine immunization sessions. High-risk area (HRAs) identified by the polio eradication programme. These include populations living in areas such as:- Urban slums with migration Nomadic sites (i) Brick kilns (ii) Other migrant settlements (Fishermen villages, riverine areas with shifting populations (iii) Undeserved and hard to reach populations (forested and tribal populations, hilly areas etc) The priority for conducting IMI should be areas with weak routine immunization coverage in the district. This will require deployment of ANMs to areas outside her own sub- centre and block. Special attention should be provided to urban settlements and cities identified under NVHM. The W a r r i o r

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Editor : Dzüvinuo Theünuo Sub Editor : Mhonlumi Patton C O N T E N T S REGULAR FEATURES: Page No. 1. Ofcial Orders and Notications 6

2. State Round Up 7

3. Photo Gallery 31

4. Districts Round Up 35

5. Development Activities 58

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HOME DEPARTMENT DIRECTS ADHERENCE TO FLAG CODE The Department of Home, Political Branch, in a notiication NO.CON-1G/167/2004 (Pt.I) on 30th August, 2017 has directed all concerned to ensure strict compliance of the provisions contained in the Flag Code of India, 2002, Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971 and adherence to the directives issued by the Government of India on the matter from time to time. The notiication issued by Under Secretary, Government of Nagaland, Hatneikim Kipgen, has further directed the use of National Flag made of paper on important national, cultural and sports events instead of National Flag made of non-biodegradable plastic. DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIES & COMMERCE MADE NODAL DEPARTMENT FOR EODB The Industries & Commerce Department has been made the nodal department in the State for facilitating necessary environment, system and process for "Ease of Doing Business (EODB)." For such purpose, close liaison with different departments/authorities is to be maintained for accomplishment of necessary changes/modiications in the statutory/administrative procedures/formalities for setting up, running and winding up of industries in a hassle free manner. Therefore, in order to give due priority to the EODB agenda and to provide necessary assistance and handholding support to the concerned departments/authorities on the issues of EODB, a fully dedicated 'EODB Cell' has been constituted, manned by oficers under Industries & Commerce Department, with the members designated as OSD, EODB. The OSDs, EODB shall be assigned to the different departments/authorities for implementing the Business Reforms Action Plan (BRAP) 2017 of EODB. All AHoDs/HoDs are requested to extend all necessary assistance and support in furnishing information sought for implementation of the same. According to a circular by the Industries & Commerce Department, the implementation of the EODB/BRAP 2017 is being directly monitored by the Chief Secretary. GOVERNMENT NOMINATES IPR DEPARTMENT AS NODAL DEPARTMENT FOR FILM AND RELATED MATTERS The Government of Nagaland has nominated Information and Public Relations Department as the nodal department for ilm and all related matters for the State of Nagaland. This notiication was issued in accordance with Section 20 (x) and (xi) of the Nagaland Rules of Executive Business, 2016 by the Secretary to the Government of Nagaland, P&AR Department, Angau I. Thou. G&M DEPARTMENT TO REGULATE TRANSPORTATION OF MINOR MINERALS Director, Geology and Mining Department, Wanthang Rengma has in an order informed that the Department of Geology and Mining will start regulating and controlling transportation of minor minerals such as sand, gravel, boulder, limestone, marble, granite clay, brick clay etc. with the approved mineral challan with immediate effect. This was stated in an ofice order which is in pursuance to the Government approval dated 21st August, 2017. The order stated that the Director, Geology and Mining will be the issuing authority and Project Director, the signing authority of the mineral challan. Further, the order also stated that Mineral Royalty will be collected from all the stakeholders and licensees, as per the rate prescribed in Schedule 1 of the Nagaland Minor Mineral Concession Rule, 2004, till the revised royalty rate is notiied. 7

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YOUTH VOTERS' FESTIVAL the Aadhaar card to electoral roll. Calling KOHIMA: upon the youth to raise their voice against A s e m i n a r o n ' I n c r e a s i n g evil practices and start demanding better qualitative participation in terms of roads, better facilities, technical and ethical and informed voting' was medical institutions, he said things should conducted as part of the Youth Voters' change and the youth can play an Festival on 4th September, 2017 at Sazolie important role in this. College, Jotsoma. Resource persons were ADC, Kohima also informed the Deputy Director ATI, Dr. Hovithal Sothu students who have not yet enrolled to get and Additional Deputy Commissioner, their names enrolled in their constituency. Kohima, T. L. Kiusumong Tikhir. He encouraged the students to partake in The seminar was conducted in election and not just voice their opinions tune with Systematic Voters' Education in social media, highlighted the and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) importance of participating in a campaign. Dr. Hovithal, also a campaigner democracy and one way of it is by voting, of Clean Election, stressed on the need for which can make true difference. cleaning the electoral roll of bogus voters Altogether eight colleges from and cited example of villages where Kohima took part in the event which is an number of electorate is more than the initiative of DC and DEO, Kohima. total population. He said that one way of PEREN: cleaning the electoral system can be by A week long Youth Voters' Festival pressurizing the Government to connect was celebrated from 4th - 8th September, 2017 at Town Hall, Peren. The Election D e p a r t m e n t , Peren organized t h e c a m p a i g n especially for the y o u t h a n d students of the district. Events including essay c o m p e t i t i o n , slogan writing and Resource person, Dr. Hovithal speaking at the seminar on ‘Increasing Qualitative skit/street plays Participation in Terms of Ethical and Informed Voting’ on 4 September 2017, at w e r e h e l d f o r Sazolie College, Jotsoma. students of both 8 The Warrior October 2017 A monthly English Journal school and college level during the ive the pillars of the society with the power to days festival. change the current political system, he LONGLENG: further said. Vikhoto Richa gave a brief Youth Voters' Festival 2017 was introduction of the Systematic Voters' held from 4th - 8th September, 2017. The Education and Electoral Participation festival was organized by Election (SVEEP) campaign, process of electoral Department, with an aim to disseminate system, ethical voting and NOTA. maximum awareness on quality conduct District Icon, SVEEP, Moasenla of elections and to educate the youth chaired the programme. EAC, Tuensang, about their rights for free and fair Tsiatsusie delivered the welcome address elections. while, Lirili Sangtam presented a special On the irst day of the festival, a song. seminar on the topic 'Increased PUGHOBOTO: qualitative participation in terms of About 50 students from different ethical and informed voting' was schools under Pughoboto participated in organized for college students of Yingli the essay writing competition held at the College with ADC & ERO, Longleng, GHS, Pughoboto on 6th September, 2017 on Temsuwati Longkumer as the resource t h e to p i c ' I n c re a s i n g e l e c to ra te person. participation through voter registration Students attended a programme a n d t u r n o u t .' A r t a n d p a i n t i n g on SVEEP campaign and also visited the competitions on the same day was also district VREC site at DC's Conference Hall conducted. Other highlights of the festival on the second day of the festival. Essay included street play on 'Elimination of competition for college students at Yingli electoral malpractices,' conduct of mock College, and art and painting competition poll for ethical and informed voting and for students of higher secondary level at clean election slogan writing. Bautung Memorial GHSS were held on the S e m i n a r w i t h s t u d e n t s o f third and fourth day of the festival. university and college on the topic TUENSANG: 'Increasing qualitative participation in As part of Youth Voters' Festival terms of ethical and informed voting' was 2017, a seminar for college students was also held and visual screen short held on 8th September, 2017 at CKS Hall, documentary on clean election was Tuensang with EAC, Tuensang HQ, screened, spearheaded by ADC Avelu Vikhoto Richa as the resource person. Ruho, SDO (C) & ERO Chonpenthung D C a n d D E O, Tu e n s a n g , L . Ezung, EAC & AERO, Ghathashi, Nehuta Jamithung Lotha delivered a short speech and others oficials. and encouraged the students to enrol and FIELD PUBLICITY OBSERVES participate in the electoral process. 'When HINDI DIWAS money speaks, the truth is silenced,' he quoted, encouraging the gathering to Along with the rest of the country, refrain from selling their votes and called the Directorate of Field Publicity, Kohima for putting an end to the corrupted observed Hindi Diwas (Hindi Fortnight) at th political system in the society. Youth are its Regional Ofice in Kohima on 4 9

October 2017 A monthly English Journal The Warrior September, 2017. A Hindi quiz, written mentioned the role played by both the competition was organised to mark the government and the private teachers in celebration. Oficials from different imparting knowledge to the students. Central Government organisations Raising his concerns on the selling of including All India Radio, Doordarshan, Teachers' Day lags by the students, he Accountant General Ofice and BRO took lamented that other states do not follow part in the competition. suit and that teachers should not send their children to the streets to sell. He TEACHERS' DAY CELEBRATED reminded the teachers of the three ACROSS THE STATE cardinals of education i.e. 'Heart' which KOHIMA: represents the value of education, 'Head' State level Teachers' Day was th representing intelligence/knowledge and celebrated on 5 September, 2017 at NBCC 'Hand' which symbolises the practical side Convention Hall, Kohima, with Minister, of education. School Education and Parliamentary Affairs, Tokheho Yepthomi as the Chief The programme was chaired by Guest. Principal Secretary, School Education & The Chief Guest lauded the SCERT, F.P. Solo. Invocation prayer was teachers for making unknown sacriices pronounced by Pastor, Lotha Baptist without expectations or rewards. “We Church, Kohima, Mhonchumo S. Lotha and were all students once, the signiicance of special song was presented by Ruzhukhrie teachers is felt more when they are no Government Higher Secondary School, longer in our lives,” he said. Tokheho urged Kohima. Little Flower Higher Secondary the teachers to strive and commit to School, Kohima delivered a special impart and ignite quality education since presentation and Minister's Hill Baptist there is a large number of educated Higher Secondary School, Kohima unemployed Nagas. He asked them to honoured all the teachers present by instil dignity of labour and to look beyond giving them a token of gift. Earlier, government jobs. Chandmari Higher Secondary School, Delivering the welcome address, Kohima presented a short video clip on the Principal Director, School Education, life sketch of Dr. S. Radhakrishnan. Smita Sarangi, IAS, said that while parents Teachers of the Year 2017 are play an important role in shaping the lives Khesheli Shohe, Senior Graduate Teacher, of their children, it is the teachers who are GHSS, Dimapur, N. C. Datta, Assistant endowed with the greater role for they Teacher, Unity Christian School, Dimapur, shape and bring up generations. Swedesunuo Zao, Head Teacher, GMS, Advisor, ANPSA, Pheluopfelie Jakhama, Koijam Jitendra Singh, Assistant Kesiezie who was the Guest Speaker Teacher, Christ King HSS, Kohima, Pranav stated that under ANPSA, there are Shekhar, Graduate Teacher, GMS, Zanger approximately 15,000 to 20,000 teachers village, Kiphire, Brijeetha ET, Assistant and that 75 percent of high schools and Teacher, Loyola School, Kiphire, Sujatha higher secondary school students in Joseph, Graduate Teacher, GHS, Tamlu, Nagaland study in private schools. He also Longleng, H. Wangong, Primary Teacher, 10 The Warrior October 2017 A monthly English Journal GMS, Chi, Mon, Maya Suresh, Assistant District Teacher Awardees, he said, “Being Teacher, St. Mary's School, Mon, I. Chuba a teacher is the greatest reward itself,” and Aier, Assistant Headmaster, GHS, urged the teachers to teach and love the Mbaulwa, Peren, R. Mhonbeni Ezong, Post students irrespective of their standard, Graduate Teacher, GHSS, Wokha, P. Ruth and the students to love and respect their Khuvung, Assistant Teacher, Mt. Sinai teachers. School, Wokha, H. Kitoli Yeptho, Post ZUNHEBOTO: Graduate Teacher, GMS, Zunheboto, P. Zunheboto District celebrated the Neicha, Primary Teacher, GPS, New 56 t h Teachers' Day at Town Hall, Akhegwo, Phek, Talitemjen, Primary Zunheboto on 5th September, 2017. SDO Teacher, GPS Yimrongmen, Waromung (C) Sadar, Temjennaro Longkumer graced village, Mokokchung and Mongsenlepla, the occasion as the Chief Guest. Primary Teacher, GPS Maksha, Tuensang. Extending greetings to the TUENSANG: teaching fraternity, Longkumer said, Along with the rest of the country, teachers who are working tirelessly with Tuensang District celebrated Teachers' dedication to shape the students are the Day on 5th September, 2017 at Government backbone of our society. Maintaining Higher Secondary School Auditorium, teaching as one of the noblest professions, Tuensang Town. she said teaching is a process to equip the Executive Secretary, CBLT, A. students with knowledge, good behavior Jonathan, exhorting the gathering said, the and imbibe the right values and guide the event marks the contribution and students to the right path, while making dedication of teachers for the students them responsible citizens. and is aimed to show love and respect for SDEO, Zunheboto, Nitoli Khulu, the teachers. d e l ive re d t h e we l c o m e a d d re s s . Pastor, KBC, Tuensang, S. Mono Cornerstone Higher Secondary School pronounced the invocation prayer. Other p re s e n te d a s p e c i a l s o n g , wh i l e highlights of the programme included a powerpoint presentation on 'Swachh play by students of Christian Hills School, Bharat and Technology: Promises and special songs by students of Trinity School Challenges' was presented by students of and GHSS, Thangjam, and choreography Love Dale Higher Secondary School. by St. John Higher Secondary School. Students of Woodland Higher Secondary SDEO, Noklak, Marnungba delivered the School, GMS, South Point East and Eden vote of thanks. Garden School delivered speeches on MON: behalf of the students. Students of Mon District celebrated Teachers' Olympic Higher Secondary School, Step by Day on 5th September, 2017 at Council Hall, Step School and Shovishe Memorial Mon with ADC, Mon, Shanavas C, IAS, as Government High School made special the Special Guest. appearances. Pastor, ZTSBC, Dr. Daniel S p e a k i n g o n t h e o c c a s i o n , Chishi blessed the teachers in the Shanavas said, teachers are the selless programme. The programme was chaired minds of a nation towards bringing up the by Vincent H. Sukhalu and recorded by future generations. Congratulating the Kivika Zhimo. Assistant Headmaster, 11

October 2017 A monthly English Journal The Warrior GHSS, Kanili Chishi pronounced the vote of Longleng, A. Shamthai, presented the thanks. District Teachers Awards to eight MOKOKCHUNG: teachers. The programme culminated On the occasion of the 56 t h with vote of thanks by TOT, EBRC, Teachers’ Day, a programme was Longleng, G. S. Rao. organized by the Ao Students' Conference PFUTSERO: (AKM) at Town Hall, Mokokchung on 5th A combined Teachers’ Day 2017 September, 2017. celebration programme was held at Retd. Commissioner & Secretary, Pfutsero Town Sports Complex on 5th Government of Nagaland, Thangi Mannen, September, 2017. The programme was who was the Special Guest said, teachers organized by Pfutsero Town Schools are the provider of solution to problems Association (PTSA), with Minister for and so, the inluence of the teachers on the Environment, Forest & Climate Change, students is life-long. Stating that teaching Neiba Kronu as Chief Guest. involves a lot more than responsibilities, Appreciating and congratulating she said teachers must adopt new skills the teachers for their good works, Neiba with the changing times to be more Kronu assured that their contributions effective. towards the society will not be forgotten. Short speeches were delivered by He said life is a continuous learning ADC & Administrator, Mokokchung and process and that the profession of Deputy DEO, Mokokchung. Keynote teaching beneits not only the students but address was delivered by President, AKM also the teachers. while, special prayer was pronounced by The programme was chaired by Rev. Ponen. Principal, BTC, Rev. Dr. Yiepetso. Welcome LONGLENG: address was delivered by Chairman, PTSA District Level Teacher's Day and SDEO, Pfutsero, Mese Kapfo while, Longleng was celebrated at Bautung GHSS Secretary, PTSA, Thekho Rova pronounced Auditorium on 5th September, 2017. the vote of thanks. SDEO, Longleng, S. Bendang JALUKIE: Longkumer speaking on the signiicance B a p t i s t H i g h S c h o o l a n d of the Teachers' Day called the teachers Government Higher Secondary School, who mold, shape and build the nation as Jalukie celebrated Teachers' Day on 5th the backbone of the society. He appealed September, 2017 at their respective school to the teachers to rededicate themselves to campuses. The 36 Assam Riles, Jalukie their noble profession. donated tent house for the function at Principal, GHSS, Longleng, C. Baptist High School. Special songs, dances, Henow Phom proposed the welcome solos, choreographies and fashion show address. Associate Pastor, LTBC, S. Tanlei marked the celebration in both the pronounced the invocation prayer and schools. TOT, N. Manchen pronounced the BHANDARI: benediction. Christian High School, St. The irst combined Teacher's Day Joseph High School presented special celebration programme for schools under songs while, Headmistress GHSS, SDEO, Bhandari town was held at 12 The Warrior October 2017 A monthly English Journal Bhandari Town Hall on 5 t h September, 2017 with Minister for Geology & Mining and Border Affairs, Mhonlumo Kikon as the Chief Guest. E x t e n d i n g greetings, Kikon a p p re c i a t e d t h e contribution of the non Lotha teachers w h o h a v e c o n t r i b u t e d immensely to the d i s t r i c t a n d Governor of Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh, and Chief Rector of Nagaland m a i n t a i n e d t h a t University, P.B. Acharya speaking at the 24 Nagaland University Foundation t h e i r s e l l e s s day at NU Headquarters, Lumami on 6 September 2017. sacriice for shaping 2017. and moulding the students to become The Governor, who is also the Chief responsible in the society is now bearing Rector of Nagaland University, called upon fruits. He called upon the teachers to be an the gathering to introspect and retrospect effective tool of social transformation for how far the University has reached, stating better change of our society. that the University was conceived and The programme was chaired by PT, established with vision by leaders for GMS, N. Easther Odyuo. Vice Principal, brighter and greater future. He asked DBSS Bhandari, Rev. Fr. Obed pronounced whether this vision is in the right track; if the invocation prayer and SDEO, Bhandari, not, he gave the congregation a wake-up C. N Dominic delivered the welcome call to change the mindset and go for more address. PT, GMS, Akuk N presented a research in order to develop and prosper special number and Co-ordinator, EBRC, in peace. Acharya encouraged the students Bhandari, pronounced the vote of thanks. that knowledge once acquired should be ADC, Bhandari, T. Nchumbemo Odyuo and passed on and asked them to connect to President, LLRSU, Lichamo Kikon also the people as knowledge achievers should spoke on the occasion. also be givers. GOVERNOR GRACES 24th Earlier, welcome address was NU FOUNDATION DAY delivered by Vice Chancellor, Nagaland G ove r n o r o f N a g a l a n d a n d University, Prof. Pardeshi Lal and short Arunachal Pradesh, P. B. Acharya graced speeches were also delivered by t h e 2 4 t h Fo u n d a t i o n d a y o f t h e representatives from Nagaland University establishment of Nagaland University at Teacher's Association (NUTA), Nagaland Lumami Headquarters on 6th September, University Non-Teaching Association and 13

October 2017 A monthly English Journal The Warrior Post Graduate Students Union (PGSU (L)). Highlighting about OEBP, Chief Thought of Concern was shared by former Engineer, Kohima, Er. Khosa Sale stated Deputy Chief Minister, IK Sema who also that the initiative was started in October represented the land owners from 2016 under Dimapur Sub- Division-I and Lumami village. Special number was in December 2016 at Kohima. He apprised presented by students from Department that out of 32,000 registered consumers in of Economics while, vote of thanks was Kohima, a marginal 4,000 consumers have proposed by Registrar, Nagaland done online transactions. He also University. cautioned the consumers to avoid touching fallen overhead power lines, to ONLINE ELECTRICITY abstain from operating electrical BILL PAYMENT LAUNCHED appliances with wet hands or feet and to KOHIMA: buy marked electrical appliances. T h e D e p a r t m e n t o f P o w e r DIMAPUR: launched awareness-cum-demonstration An awareness-cum-demonstration campaign of Online Electricity Bill campaign of Online Electricity Bill Payment (OEBP) on 6th September, 2017 at Payment (OEBP) was held at the ofice DC Ofice Complex, Kohima. Deputy chamber of ADC, Dimapur on 6 t h C o m m i s s i o n e r, K o h i m a , R a j e s h September, 2017. Soundararajan, IAS inaugurated the ADC, Dimapur, Sara Jamir, speaking programme. at the programme said that the launch of During the inaugural programme, OEBP is a major relief for the consumers the Deputy Commissioner encouraged the who had to wait in queues to pay their consumers to use online transaction of bills, and also increase revenues for the electricity bill which is a digital initiative department as it is now more convenient undertaken by the Government of India. for the consumers to pay their bills. She appealed to the Department of Power to create more awareness. TUENSANG: P ro g ra m m e o n a w a r e n e s s - c u m - demonstration on Online Electricity Bill Payment (OEBP) was held on 15th September, 2017 at DC C o n f e r e n c e H a l l , o r g a n i s e d b y t h e Department of Power, Tuensang. Superintending DC, Kohima, Rajesh Soundararajan, IAS launching the Online Electricity Bill Engineer, Mokokchung Payment on 6 September 2017 at Deputy Commissioner Ofice Complex, Circle, Er. N. Mozhui, in his Kohima. short speech stated that 14 The Warrior October 2017 A monthly English Journal under the present Government of India oficials of the online payment procedures, initiative, digitalization of OEBP is one of and informed that consumers can log on to the important changes that can save our www.dopn.gov.in to pay or view their bills. time unlike old system where one has to Consumers can also register their mobile wait in queues to pay bills. Moreover, it is number by typing the consumer ID and more convenient, transparent and sending it to 7005405146, and get SMS accountable. m e s s a g e f o r b i l l a n d p a y m e n t Short speech was delivered by conirmation. He further informed that EAC, Tuensang, Tsidi and vote of thanks the online payment facility in Kohima, was delivered by EE, Tuensang, Ahoto Aye. which was started during December 2016 The programme was attended by Heads of is available only for consumers under Sub Ofices from Tuensang, Ward President Division-I. For any billing queries, one can write from Tuensang and NGOs. q u e r i e s t o MON: [email protected]. Online Electricity Bill Payment DIRECTOR IPR VISITS (OEBP) Awareness Programme was held th DPRO OFFICE, DIMAPUR on 18 of September, 2017 at DC's Conference Hall, Mon HQ, organized by Director, Information & Public th Department of Power with DC Mon, W. Relations, Limawati Ao on 6 September, Honje Konyak launching the Online 2017 visited District Public Relations Electricity Bill Payment under Mon Oficer Ofice, Dimapur to enquire about District. the grievances, if any, faced by the district Er. S. I. Asangba Tikhir, through ofice. powerpoint presentation, demonstrated Addressing the employees of DPRO on the mode of OEBP and said that the Ofice staff, Limawati encouraged and State had already started online payment advised them to be sincere and committed four years ago but it reached Mon District in their assigned duties for the good of the only in the month of July. The general department, the public for self satisfaction public should be made aware about OEBP and gratiication. Pointing out that many which will reduce the workload of government employees vie to be posted in electrical oficers in particular and the Dimapur, he felt that those posted at public in general, he added. Dimapur are the fortunate ones and asked them to give back something to the AWARENESS-CUM-DEMONSTRATION department for being posted in a place CAMPAIGN OF OEBP AT DIPR where everyone desires to be stationed. A n a w a r e n e s s - c u m - DPRO, Dimapur, Lolano Patton demonstration campaign of Online thanked the Director for motivating and Electricity Bill Payment (OEBP) was held encouraging the staff to make them work at Directorate of Information and Public better for the welfare of the society at large Relations, Kohima on 6th September, 2017. and also for providing the required SDO (Technical Consultant), necessary infrastructures to Dimapur Vikhozolie Nisa briefed the department D i s t r i c t O f i c e d e s p i te i n a n c i a l constraints. 15

October 2017 A monthly English Journal The Warrior GMS ALEMPANG CELEBRATES Solidarity Students Exchange Programme GOLDEN JUBILEE with Sathaye College, Mumbai under the Government Middle School, initiative of the Governor of Nagaland and A l e m p a n g i n M o ko kc h u n g t o w n Arunachal Pradesh, P. B. Acharya. celebrated its golden jubilee on 8th August, A stringent procedure was 2017 under the theme “Striving for followed to select the students who Greater Heights.” Parliamentary demonstrated exceptional academic Secretary, S. Chuba Longkumer graced the aptitude and knowledge of Naga culture, occasion as the Chief Guest. and were eager to learn about the The Parliamentary Secretary in his diversity of the nation, making them it to speech said the theme of the celebration represent the Nagas as ambassadors in can be achieved only through hard work, cultural exchange with mainland India. dedication and honesty. Education has T h e p r o g r a m m e i s j o i n t l y become every child's right, but just by organised by Indian National Fellowship taking the slogan for granted and being Centre (INFC) and Dr. K & T Keditsu good at studies does not guarantee one of Foundation (Kohima). The schedule achieving greater heights in life, he added. includes workshops on personality Maintaining that only the best are development and soft skills, career recognized in the world today, he said, to counselling, local home visits, Mumbai be the best, a student requires quality sightseeing tour, visit to small scale education from quality teachers. He industries, warli and rangoli workshops, lamented that though Nagaland is entrepreneurial talks, rural areas tour etc. considered to be one of the highest in CSI NAGALAND CHAPTER literacy rates in the country, Nagas are not LAUNCHED IN NAGALAND moving ahead as we actually should. Department of Information Pastor, ABC, Rev. Temsu S invoked Technology & Communication in God's blessings. Welcome address was collaboration with Computer Society of delivered by the Head teacher, Tiamongla India (CSI) Mumbai formally launched CSI and vote of thanks was proposed by the th 75 Nagaland Chapter at Directorate of Convenor, Jubilee Planning Committee, L. th IT&C, Thizama Road in Kohima on 8 Temsu. Students of GMS, Alempang September, 2017 with Parliamentary presented the school anthem and special Secretary, IT&C, Dr. Longriniken as the songs. Short speeches were delivered by Chief Guest. Area Education Oficer, Alem, former Dr. Longriniken speaking on the teacher, Limasenla, Chairman, Alempang occasion said that CSI is the largest Ward, Rongpangwati, Chairman, Ward national body representing computer Education Committee, Limasashi. professionals and Nagaland chapter will EIGHT STUDENTS FROM KOHIMA open new doors and opportunities to the COLLEGE FOR SOLIDARITY STUDENTS youth and professionals in the State and EXCHANGE PROGRAMME that the e-governance initiative of the Eight female students from Government of Nagaland will help realize Kohima College have been selected for a the social and economic development 16 The Warrior October 2017 A monthly English Journal goals of the State. He urged the people to Vizo. Vote of thanks was proposed by take advantage of the technology through Additional Director, IT&C, Tongtiliba e-governance in providing a SMART Longkumer while, Rev. Chingmak invoked (Simple, Manageable, Approachable, blessings for the program. R e s p o n s i v e a n d T r a n s p a r e n t ) KALA UTSAV COMPETITION 2017 HELD Government to the people. He reiterated that the State is striding and progressing MON: in the ield of IT and opening Nagaland D i s t r i c t L e v e l K a l a U t s a v th c h a p te r w i l l g ive a i l l i p to t h e Competition 2017 was held on 12 development of IT and IT professionals in September, 2017 at Conference Hall, the State. District Election Oficer Ofice, Mon. The President, CSI, Sanjay Mohapatra competition was organized by Rashtriya said that CSI's main objective is to provide Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA), opportunities for continuous updating District Education Mission Society, Mon and facilitates research, knowledge under the theme 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha sharing, learning and career enhancement Bharat.' of IT professionals. He said that CSI GHSS, Mon Village, GHS, Mon Town chapter will empower the people of C, GHS, Totok Chingnyu, GHSS, Mon Town Nagaland in IT sectors and will adopt the D and GHSS, Mon participated in the Nagaland State as the major focus of CSI in competition. north eastern part of the country. CSI can LONGLENG: play a very important role in skill D i s t r i c t l e v e l K a l a U t s a v development and need base program for Competition 2017 was held at Auditorium th job opportunities for the young mind in GHSS, Longleng on 14 September, 2017. Nagaland and can also play an important Speaking on the occasion, Joint role in women empowerment by utilizing Mission Director, RMSA, Visiezolie Yashu information technology and social informed the gathering about the purpose networking. Computer Associates of India of organizing the competition by the can join hands with Government of M i n i s t r y o f H u m a n R e s o u r c e s Nagaland as an advisory to implement all Development, Government of India. He these projects so that implementation will said Kala Utsav is an art festival for the be fruitful, he added. student community to participate in four Former President, CSI, Dr. Anirban categories of competitions, namely dance, Basu, delivering a short speech, said that music, visual and theatre. He further said CSI for the past 52 years has been helping the main objective of the competition is to in formulating computer policies and in preserve the rich cultural heritage which the growth of IT in India and that IT sector is vanishing rapidly with advancement of in Nagaland has a lot of potential. He modernity and westernization and also to further added that CSI initiative in the showcase unique beauty and diverse North East will be led by Commissioner & culture of the great Indian nation. He also Secretary, IT& C, K. D. Vizo. informed the teachers and student The program was chaired by community that children with special Commissioner & Secretary, IT&C, K. D. needs shall be given more opportunity 17

October 2017 A monthly English Journal The Warrior during the competition. In the dance category, T. M. GHSS, Deputy Mission Director, RMSA, Kohima, John GHSS, Viswema, GHSS, Timothy Thong in his short speech, Jotsoma and GHS, Sendenyu participated informed that Kala Utsav is an annual in the competition. In the theatre category, event for the students to participate and GHSS, Chiechama and GHS, Chunlikha also to create awareness about its mission were the participants. Jury for the and participating in the competition competition included Assistant Research means taking an important step towards Oficer, District Culture Ofice, Kohima, learning for change and he urged the Kikruyalie, Supervisor, DEO, Kohima, students to avail the platform and be H i k l o K h i n g a n d S D E O, Ko h i m a , aware of our rich culture and traditions. Talingangla. The winners from the state PEREN: level will represent the State of Nagaland A s p a r t o f t h e s t a t e w i d e at Bhopal in January 2018. programme on Kala Utsav (RMSA), a SPACE BASED INFORMATION visual art on painting competition was t h KIOSK (SBIK) FOR NE REGION held at Town Hall, Peren on 19 INAUGURATED AT NEC September, 2017 under the supervision of Joint Mission Director, RMSA, Visiezelie Secretary, North Eastern Council, Yashu and Deputy Mission Director, Ram Muivah, IAS inaugurated the Space th RMSA, Timothy Thong. Based Information Kiosk (SBIK) on 12 The programme was divided into September, 2017 at the Secretariat of two parts, the competition and the formal North Eastern Council (NEC) in the programme. In the competition on visual presence of Planning Adviser, NEC, C. H. arts painting, showcasing traditional Kharshiing, Director, North Eastern Space values of life in compliance with the theme Applications Centre (NESAC), Dr. P. L. N. “Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat” was Raju and other senior oficials of NEC and conducted amongst the high school NESAC. students and higher secondary school Space Based Information Kiosk students from Class-9 to 12. (SBIK) programme is one of the unique The programme was chaired by L. initiatives of NEC executed by NESAC in Toshimenla Imchen, DDEO, Peren and close collaboration with State Remote vote of thanks was delivered by SDEO, Sensing Applications Centres of North Peren, Mary Zhimomi. Eastern Region to showcase the KOHIMA: capability of space technology inputs for Kohima District Level Kala Utsav developmental planning activity C o m p e t i t i o n 2 0 1 7 w a s h e l d a t through single window system. The M u l t i p u r p o s e H a l l , R u z h u k h r i e programme was launched with an Government Higher Secondary School, objective to strengthen the planning and Kohima on 22nd September, 2017 under monitoring mechanisms of the projects the theme, "One India, Best India." The funded by NEC and other organizations programme was organised by the District of Ministry of Development of North Education Oficer, Kohima under RMSA Eastern Region (DoNER) and various programme. Central Government Departments in the 18 The Warrior October 2017 A monthly English Journal NER. SBIK on each of the states contains information on Land U s e L a n d C o v e r (LULC), wetlands, wastelands, forest working plan, Land Degradation Map ( L D M ) , r o a d s , d r a i n a g e s a n d settlements, soil map on each of the states, Governor, P.B. Acharya, Union Minister, Dr. Mahesh Sharma along with their lady wives and other oficials during the program on New India held at NEZCC Dimapur g r o u n d w a t e r on 14 September 2017. p r o s p e c t m a p , w e t l a n d organic food, minerals, human resources infrastructures, inputs for disaster coupled with rich cultural heritage. management support program etc. derived Nagaland can become one of the richest using space technology inputs for satellite states if these areas are channelled data coupled with intense ground truth for properly, he observed. Nagaland known as different periods and scales. It is installed Land of Festivals, Acharya called for in a Touch Screen Based System and allows preservation and promotion of the rich users to get live weather updates from culture of the Nagas to the outside world. MOSDAC site of ISRO and Bhuvan Satellite Union Minister, Dr. Mahesh Sharma and Base Data. It is also linked with the on his irst visit to NEZCC, Dimapur said, Geoportal - North Eastern District "India has diverse culture yet India is one." Resources Plan developed by NESAC. He reminded the oficials of NEZCC for NAGALAND & AP GOVERNOR preservation of the rich culture of the AND UNION MINISTER INTERACTS North East specially the dying arts. WITH NEZCC OFFICIALS Mentioning that India is the only country which has everything from snow, deserts, Governor of Nagaland and Arunachal culture, hills, including 73 percent of the Pradesh, P. B. Acharya who is also the Himalayas, Dr. Mahesh said, "All these Chairman of NEZCC, along with Minister shows the importance of Indian culture of State for Cultural Affairs (I/C) and and geography." Dr. Sharma also enquired Minister of State, Environment, Forest & about the work status of the Regional Climate Change, Dr. Mahesh Sharma Convention Centre to which Director-in- interacted with the oficials of NEZCC on charge of NEZCC informed that 25 percent 14th September, 2017 at the NEZCC of the work has been completed. Conference Hall. In his brief address, Acharya EXHIBITION-CUM-CULTURAL dubbed Nagaland as second to none with PROGRAMME AT DIMAPUR huge potentials in the ield of tourism, Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, 19

October 2017 A monthly English Journal The Warrior Government of India, in association with Sankalp Se Siddhi followed with Oil and Natural Gas Corporation presentation of cultural programme from organised exhibition-cum-cultural the states of Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, programme 'New India' at the Sculpture Nagaland, Meghalaya, Assam and Garden, NEZCC, Dimapur on 14 t h Nagaland. September, 2017. CATCH THEM YOUNG TOURNAMENT G ove r n o r o f N a ga l a n d a n d th Arunachal Pradesh P. B. Acharya who is 10 Inter District Catch Them also the Chairman of NEZCC graced the Young Tournament 2017 was held at th occasion as the Chief Guest in the Indira Gandhi Stadium, Kohima from 13 - th presence of Union Minister of State for 15 September, 2017. The competitors Culture (IC) & Minister of State for were all under 14 years of age with the Environment, Forest and Climate Change, youngest participant being eight years old. Dr. Mahesh Sharma. On the occasion, During the three day tournament, Acharya administered the 'New India' participants competed in Badminton and pledge to the gathering. Athletics. Dr. Mahesh Sharma in his brief J o i n t S e c r e t a r y, Y R & S , T. address pointed out that North East, Sashimongba, who was the Special Guest especially Nagaland has ample potential for the inaugural session, said the concept particularly in the tourism sector. He of the tournament is to tap the hidden informed that Zonal Convention Centre is talents of the young ones and nurture under construction at NEZCC Complex at them. He said Nagaland was the irst state the cost of 22 crores. Once this is in India to organize Catch Them Young completed, it will showcase the rich Tournament way back in 1974 but it was culture and traditions of Nagaland to discontinued in the late 1980s, however, greater heights, he maintained. He lauded the Department of YR&S realized its the Governor, P. B. Acharya describing him importance and revived its policy in the as the custodian of culture and traditions. year 2007. He also mentioned that the Parliamentary Secretary, Art & young participants are very fortunate to Culture, Nagaland, Eshak Konyak who also be a part of the tournament since they spoke on the occasion said that Nagaland were selected from among thousands of is known to the outside world due to its children to represent their districts. He rich and diverse cultural traditions and urged the youngsters to be disciplined, n o t b e c a u s e o f t e c h n o l o g y o r dedicated and determined to sustain the infrastructures. He stated that the competition spirit at the senior level and Nagaland Department of Art and Culture become successful sportspersons. works for promotion, protection and Deputy Director, YR&S, Megolhu sustainable development of art and Dolie chaired the programme. A special culture. song was presented by Joel Solo. Director, Earlier, the Governor along with YR&S, Linda Solo was also present during the Union Minister inaugurated the the inaugural function exhibition of Quit India Movement by A total of 156 players from all the lighting the lamp. The programme on districts and 44 oficials took part in the 20 The Warrior October 2017 A monthly English Journal tournament . 19 year old Archer, every infrastructural development ield Kilenmeren, a product of IG Academy and ranging from land usage, transportation, currently serving as a Havildar in energy & power, information technology, Nagaland Police was felicitated by YR&S water supply, sanitation, health, Department . In August 2017, he agriculture, education etc. Besides participated in World Police meet at Los implementing the basic technical and Angeles, California, USA and won two gold scientiic knowledge of the engineering medals. discipline, engineers also have to

th contribute and promote sustainable FONSESA CELEBRATES 50 development that meets today's ENGINEER'S DAY necessities without adversely affecting Along with the rest of the country, the future needs of upcoming generations. th Nagaland celebrated 50 Engineer's Day Vizo urged the engineers in the State to under the theme “Role of engineers in a transform our State into a centre of th developing India,” on 15 September, engineering excellence for our youth to 2017 at NPWD Conference Hall, Kohima. grow and prosper and use the latest state- E n g i n e e r ' s D ay i s c e l e b ra te d to of-the-art technology to transform our commemorate the birthday of Er. State into a place where both domestic and Mokshagundam Visvesvanaya. foreign tourists would want to visit. S p e a k i n g o n t h e o c c a s i o n , A d v i s o r, F O N S E S A , E r. R . Commissioner & Secretary, Information Temsutemjen said from time immemorial, Technology & Communication & Power, K. technology has been the main key that D. Vizo pointed out that engineers are to h e l p e d t h e d e v e l o p m e n t o f design solutions for solving socio- industrialization and civilization of the economic issue and they have to work world. While the scientists explore the according to the new challenges and natural world and discover new necessities; they have to be present in knowledge about the universe and how it works, engineers apply that knowledge to solve real problems, often with an eye towards improving cost and eficiency. Engineers innovates, designs and creates equipment for the beneit and well being of humans. The programme was chaired by Vice President, FONSESA, Er. Thepfusalie. President , FONSESA, Er. Y h u s i n l o d e l i v e r e d t h e welcome address and vote of Chief Guest, K.D. Vizo with FONSESA oficials during the 50 Engineers’ thanks was delivered by Day held at Kohima on 15 September 2017. President, AOE, and NPWD, Er. 21

October 2017 A monthly English Journal The Warrior Lima Akum. Special number was under Art & Culture for completing the presented by Tokheli Shohe and technical uninished construction to which the presentation was given by SDO, NPWP, Dr. Union Minister advised for submission of Khuito Murumi and SDO, PHED, Er. Mezivil proposal for the same. Kikhi. T. R. Zeliang expressed gratitude to Dr. Sharma, describing him as a man of ZELIANG MOOTS FOR NAGA action who has created tourism network HERITAGE MUSEUM AT DELHI in Nagaland out of the many tourism During the visit of Union Minister Ministers. Zeliang disclosed that when Dr. of State for Cultural Affairs (IC) and MoS Mahesh Sharma was the then Tourism for Environment, Forest and Climate Minister, he had undertaken the initiative Change, Dr. Mahesh Sharma to Dimapur, and approved tourism projects to the tune Nagaland, the Chief Minister of Nagaland, of more than 200 crore for Nagaland T. R. Zeliang proposed for construction of a under Swadesh Darshan. In the 1st phase, Naga Heritage Museum at Delhi besides tourism projects under Swadesh Darshan other issues. Zeliang put forward the was approved and sanctioned for the suggestions to the Union Minister in his districts of Peren, Kohima and Wokha th private residence at Dimapur on 15 while the 2nd phase covered Mokokchung, September, 2017, where he hosted Mon and Tuensang, he disclosed. A breakfast for the visiting oficials from concept note for covering the 3rd phase Delhi. Governor of Nagaland and covering Phek, Zunheboto, Kiphire, and Arunachal Pradesh, P. B. Acharya and irst Longleng has been submitted, Zeliang lady, Kavita Acharya was also present. said. Speaking to DPRO, Dimapur, Zeliang informed that he has apprised the SPECIAL SUMMARY REVISION& Union Minister for the need of having a TRAINING-CUM-MEETING Naga Heritage Museum at Delhi for OF EROs & AEROs HELD showcasing the history, collection of Special Summary Revision & books and the artefacts of different tribes training-cum-meeting of EROs & AEROs of Nagaland. "Presently we have one was held at DC Conference Hall, Kohima on Emporium in Delhi but that is very small 15th September, 2017. and not properly placed," he observed. CEO, Nagaland, Abhijit Sinha in his Further, Zeliang said that he has also opening remark informed that, to have highlighted on the importance of having a clean election, Special Summary Revision World War Museum at Delhi along with is required to purview the electoral roll the Naga Heritage Museum. Mentioning from time to time. He stated that training about the ongoing construction of constitutes a basic concept in every Academy Hall at Kohima, the Chief human resource development learning Minister disclosed that about 70 percent through experience and added that of the work has been completed under training is a highly useful tool which can SPA. While regretting the absence of bring changes in our work experience proper Academy Hall in the State, Zeliang where one do their job correctly, informed that he has requested for funds effectively and conscientiously. 22 The Warrior October 2017 A monthly English Journal DCEO, Ruokuovituo Khezhie works. He mentioned that he was happy shared on the importance of legal that this movement was playing an active provision & structures on election matter. and important role in shaping the ACEO, Awa Lorin shared on the general character of the youth in Nagaland. Scouts instruction and preparation of draft roll. & Guides contribute for strengthening ACEOR, Mhathung informed on the communal harmony, brotherhood, importance of using EVM/VVPAT and secularism so that the State marches added that it is becoming mandatory as ahead on to the path of progress and per the direction of Election Commission prosperity in peaceful manner. It is a very to ensure and impart training to all the eficient voluntary movement in nature constituencies where VVPAT will be used that has purposefully engaged in building in the coming election on the direction of an enlightened and progressive society. As the Election Commission. AEO (MIS), the next generation, they will be Ketuosie-u Khruomo informed the shouldering the responsibility of creating gathering on the importance of ERO Net & a more dynamic society, a stronger nation IT applications, the awareness of the EVM and a better world. and the need of awareness to familiarize Following schools were awarded electors with the operation of the EVM. the Rajya Puraskar 2017 certiicates : DCEO, Vekho Vero mentioned on the Vidya Bhavan School, Dimapur (10 guides importance and the uses of SVEEP and & 4 scouts), Highland Hall School, added that people must be informed and Dimapur (4 guides), Assisi School (12 should check their names in the electoral guides & 3 scouts), Naga United roll even if they possess an EPIC. Government High school (4 guides), Good Additional CEO led the discussion Shepherd Higher Secondary, Kiphire (3 with the participants and shared on Special guides), Loyola Higher Secondary School, Summary Revision and its importance. Kiphire (3 guides & 1 scout), El-Beth High Summary revision is not only for deletion School, Kiphire (1 scout), Government and addition but also to enrol those people Higher Secondary School (1 scout), who have completed 18 years of age. Eastern Academy School, Dimapur (4 BHARAT SCOUTS & GUIDES AWARD scouts), Mezhur Higher Secondary School, CEREMONY AT RAJ BHAVAN Kohima (4 guides & 3 scouts), Chandmari The Nagaland State Bharat Scouts Higher Secondary School, Kohima (5 and Guides (NSBSG) Award Ceremony guides), Coraggio School, Kohima (1 was held at the Raj Bhavan on 16th scout), Little Flower Higher Secondary September, 2017. The Governor who is School, Kohima (6 guides) and Baptist also the Chief Patron (NSBSG) felicitated High School, Kohima (6 guides). 16 scouts Rashtrapati Awardees for the 2015-2016 & guides received the Rashtrapati and gave away Rajya Puraskar 2017 Awardees for the year 2015-2016. certiicates. State Chief Commissioner, NSBSG, In his speech, the Governor Atuo Mezhur highlighted on the rigorous congratulated the movement and all the training the scouts and guides go through award winners for their commendable to receive the various awards. Principal 23

October 2017 A monthly English Journal The Warrior Director, School Education and Vice Competition (Puxa-Kuxu), Touch & Catch President, NSBSG, Smita Sarangi (IAS) (Pipeei-be), Stilt Bamboo Walk Race chaired the programme, and State (Kara tsung/jangtok)and Bamboo Sieve Organising Commissioner (Guide) & (Zharu-ruthou). The YR&S team was led NSBSG, Vimezhonu Tetso compered the by Director, YRS, Linda Solo and other programme. Special song was presented department oficials. by Mezhur Higher Secondary School, ZELIANG APPEALS FOR HARNESSING Kohima and Joint Director, School THE TRUE WORTH OF GREEN GOLD Education & State Secretary, NSBSG Chubanungla extended vote of thanks. World Bamboo Day was celebrated at the Green Circle Amphitheatre, DEMONSTRATION OF Nagaland Bamboo Research Centre, NAGA INDIGENOUS GAMES Dimapur on 18th September, 2017 with HELD AT RAJ BHAVAN Chief Minister, Nagaland, T. R. Zeliang as T h e D e p a r t m e n t o f Yo u t h the Chief Guest. Resources and Sports, Government of Mentioning about the abundance Nagaland organised for the irst time, a of bamboo in the North East Region, demonstration of Naga Indigenous Games Zeliang called upon the gathering to be a at the lawns of Raj Bhavan, Kohima on 16th proud player in joining the onward march September, 2017. of our nation towards actuating the 'Make The Governor of Nagaland and in India' and 'Skilling India' clarion call of Arunachal Pradesh, P. B. Acharya stated t h e P r i m e M i n i s te r o f I n d i a . H e that such indigenous games should be emphasised on the need for studying the promoted as it is a part of our rich identity. species of bamboo and identifying its He viewed the games have been handed appropriate uses, rationalisation of the down from our forefathers and they carry huge existing technological gaps and our culture and traditions with it. Such adaptation of appropriate technology for ancestral inheritance should not be processing the unique Indian bamboo. forgotten, rather we shoud be proud of the Other major areas of concern which identity of who we are, he said. Acharya Zeliang highlighted included detailed also felt that most of the indigenous games study of the markets and providing proper are good exercises and would keep the linkages, identiication of potential body it and healthy. 'Our dialect, the investors, ensuring steady and reliable clothes we wear and sports we play make supply of raw materials, skill upgradation our identity and we should be proud of it of workers, development of cane and and promote them,' he stated. bamboo, pooling in ideas and experiences The indigenous games of various including participation by foreign, Indian tribes of Nagaland demonstrated at Raj and other institutional donors and Bahavan included Naga Wrestling (Naga experts. Kene), Spear Target Throw (Otsso Advisor, NBDA, Naiba Konyak said Chenta), Strength Challenge (Peseum that since its inception, NBDA has taken Petpu), Cane Sliding (Cheli/fula), Naga up numerous activities like plantation, Go-Carting (Sei Bagei), Jumping promoting various indigenous species 24 The Warrior October 2017 A monthly English Journal which are economically viable and environmentally beneicial. Further, he said that the Agency has been instrumental in technology s o u r c i n g a n d dissemination, capacity b u i l d i n g a n d s k i l l u p g r a d a t i o n , i n f r a s t r u c t u r a l d e v e l o p m e n t s a n d marketing initiatives for b a m b o o e n t e r p r i s e Secretary, DoNER, GOI, Naveen Verma, IAS speaking at the technical session development. on World Bamboo Day celebration at NBRC, Dimapur on 18 September 2017. Secretary, Ministry of DoNER, GOI, Naveen Verma, IAS Development Council (NEBDC) and suggested to the Government of Nagaland 'Bamboo Value Chain Development in to come up with a scheme of market value NER' was conducted at the Conference Hall of Nagaland Bamboo Resource Centre chain in the North East for bamboo th products. He also disclosed that the on 18 September, 2017. Joint Secretary, Ministry is contemplating on having North MDoNER, S. N. Prahran summed up the East Welfare Fund where 10 percent sessions. w o u l d b e r e s e r v e d f o r b a m b o o The irst session was chaired by entrepreneurs. Secretary, DoNER, GOI, Naveen Verma, Chief Secretary, Nagaland, Pankaj IAS. Highlights of the sessions included Kumar, IAS chaired the inaugural function discussion of State Mission Directors, while APC& Mission Director, T. growers, industry representatives & Imkonglemba Ao, IAS proposed the vote of e n t re p re n e u r s o n t h e to p i c a n d thanks. Highlights of the programme presentations by representatives of included presentation of Bamboo Anthem I N B A R , G I Z , AV L I L & F S , S k i l l by Margaret Shishak School of Music, Development Corporation, Tripura, Kedar Patkai Christian College and Echoes of the P a n d a a n d F o u n d e r North East by Mountain Music Academy. www.greengoldbamboo.com, Raktim Das, The Chief Minister along with Secretary, Col. Monish Ahuja from Biofuels, DoNER also planted a bamboo at Bamboo TIMPACK and EPCH. Setum to commemorate the day. GOVERNOR, P. B. ACHARYA LAUDS JAIN TECHNICAL SESSIONS ON WORLD COMMUNITY FOR HELPING BAMBOO DAY CELEBRATIONS DIFFERENTLY ABLED PEOPLE As part of the World Bamboo Day The S.D. Jain Charitable Clinic celebration at Bamboo Resource Centre, under the aegis of S.D. Jain Samaj, Dimapur, technical sessions on the topic Dimapur distributed artiicial limbs to 'Road map for North East Bamboo amputees and calipers to polio patients at 25

October 2017 A monthly English Journal The Warrior S.D. Jain College, Dimapur on 19 t h by Nagaland GIS and Remote Sensing September, 2017. Centre, NESAC, Department of Space and The Governor of Nagaland, P. B. Indian Space Research Organisation, Acharya who graced the occasion as Chief under the theme 'Exploring New Worlds Guest lauded the Jain Community for in Space.' helping the differently abled people and Commissioner & Secretary, said that 'service to mankind is service to Planning & Coordination, M. Patton stated God.' Governor further urged all the that during his time, there was no facility communities not to be self-centered but to that we have now but due to advancement stand up for the society and serve the poor of technology & scientiic facilities today, and needy. students are lucky to be in the present Deputy Commissioner of Dimapur, generation. He therefore called upon the Kesonyu Yhome, IAS speaking during the students not to impart only class function, expressed appreciation to Jain knowledge but also to take part in Community, Dimapur for reaching out to different events when opportunity opens the needy and said that he was impressed up. He further encouraged the students by the kind of love and gesture that the not to have inferiority complex but move Jain community has been extending to the forward in achieving greater heights and people irrespective of caste, creed and to never lose hope. Patton further said that religion. this competition is an opportunity to The programme was chaired by expose oneself to be a part of bigger space. Secretary, S.D. Jain Higher Secondary As part of the program, NESAC School, Ajay Sethi while the vote of thanks organized various activities (exhibitions, was proposed by Secretary, S.D. Jain delivering popular talks, quiz competition Charitable Clinic, Narendra Jain. and painting competition) at NESAC, Distribution of artiicial limbs, calipers Umiam. In the State level inter-school and wheelchairs to 47 differently abled quiz and painting competition, six schools people, felicitation of doctors and staff of participated where Northield school S.D. Jain Charitable Clinic, brief report on bagged the 1 s t prize in the quiz the clinic by Secretary of S.D. Jain competition and 1st runners up was Charitable Clinic, Narendra Jain, speeches bagged by Baptist High School, 3rd prize by by President, S.D. Jain Samaj, Om Prakash Little Flower Higher Secondary School. In Sethi and social worker, Abe Mero were the painting competition, the 1st position some of the highlights of the programme. was bagged by Northield School, 2nd and 3rd by T. M. Government Higher Secondary NAGALAND GIS AND REMOTE SENSING School. The programme was chaired by CENTRE ORGANISE STATE LEVEL Project Director, Er. Mhathung Kithan. INTER SCHOOL COMPETITION Participants from six schools, teachers, In commemoration of the World staff of the GIS Department attended the Space Week, a State level inter-school quiz programme. and painting competition was held at GIS and Remote Sensing Centre on 20th CONNECT NORTH EAST SUMMIT HELD September, 2017. It was organised jointly The two day long 4th North East 26 The Warrior October 2017 A monthly English Journal Connectivity Summit under the theme Affairs, Union Minister Ofice was opened to 'Connect North East 2017,' organized by FICCI promote and look into the ethnic group's was held on 22nd - 23rd September, 2017 at culture, education and health. Apart from NBCC Convention Centre in Kohima. Manipur, people from Mizoram are visiting 0n the irst day, addressing the Myanmar to promote their cultural and delegates, Chief Minister, T. R. Zeliang stressed business relations. He wished Nagaland on people to people connectivity apart from success for Vision 2030 and invited Nagaland other connectivity. He mentioned that the Government and businessmen to visit dreams of Look East Policy could have been Myanmar for cultural and business relations. materialized if there were more summits like In his valedictory address, Chief the North East Connectivity. He stated that Secretary, Nagaland, Pankaj Kumar, IAS said Nagaland shares 215 Km of International that North East Connectivity has provided a border and the eight states of North East share very useful platform for Government of India over 5,300 Km of border with ive countries. and North East Region, State Government, “With development of connectivity, neighbouring countries having interest in infrastructure and cooperation with the development of North East Region, national neighboring countries, North East can easily and international organizations, private become a major trading and economic hub sector organisations to come together and connecting South East Asia and the ASEAN pass ideas, perspectives and expertise countries,” he added. network in the informal time space to take Minister, Economics, Embassy of North East Connectivity to the next level. He Japan, Kenko Sone, speaking at the summit further expressed gratitude to the dignitaries said North Eastern Region is located at a who provided the broad canvas on which NE strategically and economically important connectivity issues have to be dealt with and juncture between India and Southeast Asia as the session on policy international well as within BIMSTEC countries. Therefore, connectivity, shared energy resources and Japan has placed a particular importance on biodiversity, tourism and people to people the cooperation in North Eastern Region. He connectivity, sub-regional economic added that Japan Government, to encourage integration, intra regional connectivity and cultural cooperation with the North East has digital connectivity in a holistic manner. initiated "IRIS Program" and will invite 25 Short speeches were delivered by young people from Manipur and Nagaland this Deputy Secretary General, FICCI, Arun year to Japan. He further added that in Chawla and Member of Parliament, Guwahati, addition to infrastructure, Japan wishes to Gaurav Gogoi. explore cooperation on business development About 200 delegates from industry, and connect the region to other parts of the government agencies, multilaterals and country or neighboring nations. international missions from across the globe Short speeches were delivered by participated in the summit. The summit saw Secretary, North Eastern Council, Ram representation from top corporate houses Muivah, CEO, Air Asia, Amar Abrol, Joint including Banking, Aviation, Energy, Secretary, MEA, Parthasapathy IFS, Transport, etc. There were international Parliamentary Secretary, Government of representations from Myanmar, Japan, Arunachal Pradesh, P. D. Sona. Bhutan, Bangladesh, Laos, Russia and On the second day of the summit, Thailand. A number of policy prescriptions Ministry of Ethnic Affairs & Parliament of e- were made during the summit relating to Government Committee, Myanmar Mandalay, economic integration of the entire sub-region Sai Kyaw Zaw in his speech said that Ethnic including the BBIN and ASEAN countries, 27

October 2017 A monthly English Journal The Warrior connectivity via land, air and water, digital that Nagaland would the best transit point to c o n n e c t iv i t y, t o u r i s m a n d c u l t u ra l import, reine and supply of products from connectivity. The summit was attended by Middle East to South East Asia. She also prominent personalities like Amar Abrol, CEO suggested obtaining NOC from land owners of Air Asia, Partha Satpathy, Joint Secretary and geological report as negotiation is being (States), Ministry of External Affairs, traded. Government of India and top representatives The Chief Minister suggested the from Axis Bank, Central Bank of India, Pawan delegates to conduct chopper survey in the Hans, NHIDCL, State Bank of India, Dell, month of November and urged them to submit Mitsubishi, Deloitte, CUTS International, the concept note of the proposal and sample I L & F S , OT P C , e tc . T h e m u l t i l a te ra l letters of Government of India favoring for participation included World Bank, JAICA and joint venture. UNESCAP. CM, THE CHIEF AMBASSADOR While embassy representatives from FOR BBBP CAMPAIGN Russia and Japan suggested a number of areas of cooperation, Indian companies like Axis Chief Minister, T. R. Zeliang has been Bank proposed to adopt 20 villages in chosen to be the Chief Ambassador for the Nagaland for Financial Literacy. Earlier, Chief Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) campaign Minister, T. R. Zeliang released knowledge with all his ministers under his team. paper and passed the baton to Arunachal He was felicitated by Mission Pradesh where the 5th summit will be held next Director of State Resource Centre for year. Women, Nagaland, Daisy Mezhü r at a ceremonial programme held at CMO KOREAN COMPANY KEEN Conference Hall, Secretariat on 25 t h TO INVEST IN NAGALAND September, 2017. South Korean company, Korea Gas Mezhü r during the programme, Corp (KOGAS), the world's second biggest briefed the Chief Minister about the Liqueied Natural Gas (LNG) importer from objectives and mission of the campaign and Iran, Saudi Arab and Nicobar Island is keen to the roles of the Governor's team, the Chief explore opportunities in Nagaland and ink Minister's team and the Chief Secretary's agreement for possible investment in team. She pointed that they could identify limestones and also develop LNG export unit beneiciaries for sponsoring their high in the State as transit point for export to other school education, higher education and ASEAN countries. technical education. Meeting with Chief Minister, T. R. The 'Ambassador for Girl Child' is an Zeliang at his residential ofice, Bo Sung initiative of Nagaland Government under Beti Cessilia Park, President, Green Energy Inc. Bachao, Beti Padhao (meaning save girl child, Korea was optimistic about Nagaland having educate girl child) as part of the mass huge limestone reserve in Mimi village of campaign launched by Government of India in Kiphire district and also oil and gas ields in 2015, to create awareness about ensuring pockets of the State. Displaying a slide show survival, protection and education of girl presentation, she said, if MoU could be child. It may be noted that there are three eventually signed, then KOGAS can employ its teams for Ambassador for Girl Child initiative - large LNG carriers (NICKO Ship) to export Governor of Nagaland is the Chief Patron of limestones to ASEAN countries through BBBP, Chief Minister is the Chief Ambassador waterways. Cessilia Park said the company is of BBBP with all his ministers while, the Chief engaged in import, reinery and export and Secretary is the Brand Ambassador along with 28 The Warrior October 2017 A monthly English Journal AHoDs and HoDs. said the training will update their knowledge and will equip them with the basic YOUTH NET INTRODUCES information on how to identify the mental DIAL NAGALAND problem of a patient in their OPD. He added Youth Net has initiated an innovative that this training will be beneicial and that way of extending its services with an idea to they will be geared up with the basic skills of support the local entrepreneurs which detecting cases of psychiatric element and includes food deliveries, car rentals, hotel providing treatment. SPO, Mental Health booking, lower deliveries, grocery etc. in Program, H&FW, Dr. Khriezotuo said the order to make life easier and convenient with program is at its nascent stage and expressed its irst pilot project based in Kohima. hope that after the training, the program will Therefore, anybody in need of help on roll out actively in the State. s u c h s e r v i c e s m a y m a k e u s e o f The trainers included Dr. T. Wabang, d i a l n a g a l a n d . c o m o r d i a l n u m b e r MS, State Mental Health Institute Kohima 7085050006. (SMHIK), Dr. Temsulong, MO, SMHIK and Dr. TWO DAY MODULAR TRAINING Chikrozo Kezo, Nodal Oficer, Mental Health, OF MEDICAL OFFICERS Dimapur and various topics encompassing ON MENTAL HEALTH different mental issues like Assessment & With an aim to provide basic Management of Mental Health in General psychiatric services to the people in all the Practice, Schizophrenia, Anxiety Disorder, District Hospitals, and selected Community Alcohol Use and Drug Use Disorder, Health Centres (CHCs) and Primary Health Somatoform Disorders, Psychiatric Problems Centres (PHCs), a two day Modular Training of in Elderly, Epilepsy and Psychiatric Medical Oficers (MOs) from District Emergency were covered. Hospitals, CHCs, PHCs started on 26 t h SELECT COMMITTEE ON LOKAYUKTA BILL September, 2017. HOLDS CONSULTATION MEETING Addressing the MOs, Principal The Select Committee on Lokayukta Director, H&FW, Dr. N. Bendangyanger Jamir Bill, 2015 had a consultative meeting with the c o n c e r n e d G o v e r n m e n t Departments and the members of ACAUT on 26th September, 2017 at the Assembly Committee Room. Elaborate deliberation was held on the suggestions made by the ACAUT on the Bill. On the request of the members of ACAUT, the Select Committee agreed to have one more sitting with them. The consultative meeting was cordial and progressive. LAO-ONG MO POST HARVEST FESTIVAL CELEBRATED Principal Director, H&FW, Dr. N. Bendangyanger Jamir addressing Two day 'Lao-ong Mo,' a post- the Medical Oficers from the districts during a two day Modular harvest festival of the Konyak Nagas Training on 26 September 2017. was celebrated at Local ground, Mon 29

October 2017 A monthly English Journal The Warrior Town on 28th September, 2017, with Minister friends presented the post-harvest for RD and REPA, E. E Pangteang and welcoming song. Chairman, Wancho Council, Arunachal The second day of the Lao-ong Mo Pradesh, Shompha Wangsa as the Chief Guest festival was celebrated on 29th September, and Guest of Honor respectively. 2017 at Local Ground, Mon HQ with Chief On the irst day, addressing the Minister, T. R. Zeliang as the Chief Guest and gathering, the Pangteang informed that both President, Konyak Union (Myanmar), Khotai Aoleang and Lao-ong Mo festivals, besides Konyak as the Guest of Honour. marking the occasion, are celebrated to keep Addressing the gathering, Zeliang our traditions alive, and to keep the younger stated that Mon district attracts highest generations informed of our traditional and number of tourists in the State from all around customary practices. Appreciating the Konyak the world and so, he urged the Konyaks to Union for organizing the harvest nite preserve and practice our traditional and extravaganza where various competitions customary practices, adding that the Konyaks were held, Pangteang was optimistic that such have unique talent and practices such as brass co-curricular activities will provide platform and gunsmith, indigenous craftsmanship, for the youth to showcase their talents. tattooing and Anghship. Encouraging farming and craft making, he The Guest of Honor, Khotai Konyak called on the people to be producers instead of said that the Eastern Konyaks (Myanmar depending on imports. Highlighting on the Konyaks) and Konyaks of Nagaland (India) are signiicance of the festival, the Pangteang said bonded by blood and belong to one family but Loa-ong Mo signiies the praises and are forcefully divided by artiicial boundary thanksgiving with the coming of harvest, the between India and Myanmar. This, he said was blessings to follow home. It also signiies done without their knowledge and consent. winding up of all harvest activities, norms and Apprising the CM of the dificulties faced by rituals practiced by every household. During the Eastern Konyaks, he urged the CM to take the festival, he said, offerings are made to the up the issue with both the Indian Government divine spirit, expressing indebtedness over and Myanmar Government for construction of the bountiful blessings bestowed upon. It is roads and provide other development. also celebrated to mark the abundant harvest Other highlights of the festival were of the crops. showcasing the Herald of Lao-ong by Longwa The Guest of Honor, Wangsa in his village, KU unit wise competition in Haoh short speech, stated that though the Wanchos Peishup te yang phei metpu, Venglah Keppu, and Konyaks are divided by artiicial Ngo Shuppu, Haoh te ong pu, Pho, Jee te ball boundary, they are of one race and one family, phei shappu, Pei phei shuppu, Pe sham me having the same traditional and customary weihpu, Pongvong Vungpu and Wu-shupu for practices. He emphasized on the need to males and Kumtuk yaopu, Tah sham shupu, preserve one's culture and traditional Yeangshaopu and Lik hokpu for females. practices and urged upon the gathering to The two day Konyak Lao-ong Mo begin such practices at home. festival culminated with the Lao-ong Talent The Chief Guest also inaugurated the Nite focusing on the performance of exhibition and sale stall, where traditional individuals and groups in various categories items such as crafts, bead work and handloom of talent. Apart from these performances, the products were displayed for sale. The popular Naga Rock band 'Toxic peace' also highlight of the day was special traditional performed trademark songs of indigenous presentation by Wancho Dancing Troupe and and contemporary blending. A host of Thai Ahom Dancing Troupe. Angam and Ministers, Parliamentary Secretaries and 30 The Warrior October 2017 A monthly English Journal dignitaries attended the festival which was MP (Rajya Sabha), KG Kenye said that celebrated under the theme 'Enculturation.' late Peseyie had exhibited exemplary qualities of leadership during his life. KIYANILIE PESEYIE LAID NLA Speaker, Dr. Imtiwapang Aier TO REST AT JOTSOMA described Kiyanilie Peseyie as “very humble, Thousands of people turned up at the simple and down to earth.” “During his two State funeral service of former Minister and terms as Speaker of NLA from 2003 to 2013, he Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) Speaker, had conducted all the sessions smoothly and th late Kiyanilie Peseyie on 28 September, 2017 successfully with perfect decorum and dignity,” at Centenary Ground, Jotsoma and paid rich he recalled. tribute to the departed soul and expressed “To me, in my 15 years of association sympathy to the bereaved family members. with him, I have seen qualities which are rarely Speaking at the funeral service, Naga found in human beings,” said MLA Kuzholiizo People's Front (NPF) President Dr. Shü rhozelie (Azo) Nienu, who added that during his tenure Liezietsu remembered Peseyie as someone as Speaker and Minister, late Peseyie had done who upheld the truth throughout his life. justice to the chair he occupied. “He left no “During his time, NLA remained one of the space and room for nepotism, favouritism and most disciplined houses in the whole country,” tribalism.” Dr Liezietsu added. “Kiyanilie was one of the Nagaland Social Welfare Director, most trusted party legislators who took on Merangtsungba Aier, WAPO President, responsibilities which many others hesitated representative from Jotsoma Village Council, to take up, and performed his duties and Lhousarovi Paul Rino and family members – responsibilities with grace and inesse. A Kevineino Meru, Piikhrielie Peseyie, Jethro humble person by nature, he was a man of few Merry and his son Seyiezezo Peseyie also spoke words and he was the personiication of at the funeral service. honesty, truth and loyalty. In his passing away, I Apart from laying of wreaths by have lost a very close political conidante and a various individuals and organizations, Chief dear friend,” Dr. Shü rhozelie Liezietsu said. Secretary, Pankaj Kumar laid a wreath on behalf of the State Government which was followed by State C e r e m o n i a l G u a r d o f H o n o u r. C o n d o l e n c e messages from Nagaland Governor, P. B. Acharya, Chief Minister, T. R. Zeliang, Naga Hoho, NMA and others were also read out at the service. Later, the mortal remains of late Kiyanilie Peseyie was laid to rest at his native village in Jotsoma. 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WORKSHOP ON CONSUMER stakeholders must co-operate with one PROTECTION ACT HELD AT TUENSANG another and work in the best interest of The interim governing body the child. He maintained that problems COC&I, Tuensang under the leadership of such as lack of awareness, access to Dorothy and Nasset initiated a workshop transportation and absence of special on 'Consumer Protection Act' at Town h o m e a n d p r o p e r f a c i l i t i e s a n d Hall, Tuensang. cooperation are the barriers to proper The Chief Guest, DIG, 7 Sector, handling of juvenile cases, especially in Assam Riles, Brig. M. S. Siddhu in his rural areas. speech, encouraged the gathering to get Legal-cum-Probation Oficer, well acquainted with the Consumer Act Wokha and Legal Aid Counsel and Trainer, and its right since it is the basic necessity Nagaland State Legal Services Authority for livelihood. (NSLSA), Neinguvoto Krose spoke on Child Additional DIG, 7 Sector, Assam Rights vis-à-vis Juvenile Justice Act. Legal Riles, Col. A. H. Khan spoke on Aid Counsel and Trainer, NSLSA, entrepreneurship and its necessity for the Limasenla Longkumer spoke on POCSO expansion of the local economy while with emphasis on NSLSA Child Friendly Commandant, 40 Assam Riles, Deepak and Protection Scheme, 2015. Dayal spoke on the prevention of HIV and DIMAPUR DPDB MEETING drug abuse in Nagaland. T h e D i s t r i c t P l a n n i n g a n d WDLSA HOLDS CONSULTATION Development Board (DPDB) meeting of WITH JJ STAKEHOLDERS Dimapur district for the month of Wokha District Legal Services Authority (WDLSA) held a one day consultation workshop with Juvenile Justice (JJ) s t a k e h o l d e r s a t S u p e r i n t e n d e n t o f Police's Conference Hall, Wokha on 4th September, 2017. A d d i t i o n a l Superintendent of Police, Wokha, Tokavi Sumi said that for effective and eficient implementation DC & Vice Chairman, DPDB, Dimapur, Kesonyu Yhome IAS chairing the DPDB meeting at the DC’s Conference Hall, Dimapur on 5 September 2017. on Juvenile Acts, all 36 The Warrior October 2017 A monthly English Journal September was held on 5th September, approach roads from Yachang-A village to 2017 at the Conference Hall of the DC, Milak River Bridge (19 Km) along Dimapur. The meeting was chaired by Japukong range under PWD (R&B) were Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur, Kesonyu discussed and approved for consideration Yhome who informed that Parliamentary by the higher authority. The Chairman, in Secretary for Irrigation and Flood Control, the meeting also apprised of the situation Tovihoto has been appointed as the new between Assam and Nagaland at Chairman for D PDB, Dimapur. Tzurokong circle under Mangkolemba The Board after discussion and division. basing on the justiications given by the PUGHOBOTO SDPDB MEETING society representatives, recommended for registration of the following societies, Pughoboto Sub-Division Planning namely Dimapur District Timber Mill and Development Board meeting for the Owners' Association, Missionaries of month of September was held under the Societies, Yimrong Self Help Group, New Chairmanship and Member of Legislative Showuba Village, Angami Krotho Assembly, Y. Vikheho Swu at the ADC's th Razhuphe Area, Dimapur and Living Hope Ofice, Pughoboto, on 5 September, 2017. Centre, Diphupar B Village. With regard to Beneits for the farmers and also the agendas of opening of new schools and problems and grievances in some upgradation and shifting of schools, the department ofices were highlighted in the House decided to await the reports of the meeting. The Chairman assured to take up concerned committee constituted for the issues with the concerned authorities. verifying such proposals. He also assured to take up welfare Apart from the agendas, DC, m e a s u r e s u n d e r t h e L o c a l A r e a Dimapur requested all the members Development Fund. present to ensure that the department SDO (C), Chonpenthung Ezung employees get their Aadhaar cards linked suggested on posting of Sub-division to their bank accounts. Further, on behalf Oficer (Power) and Supply Inspector at of all the Board members, the DC Pughoboto. ADC, Pughoboto gave a requested the Urban Development powerpoint presentation on the repair Department to expedite the construction and renovation works taken up at the of Dhansiri Bridge to give respite to the Indoor Stadium, Pughoboto. citizens of the district. DC, TUENSANG LAUNCHES MANGKOLEMBA SDPDB MEETING OFFICERS CLUB TUENSANG Mangkolemba Sub Division Deputy Commissioner, Tuensang, Planning Development Board meeting for L. Jamithung Lotha launched the Oficers th the month of September was held on 5th Club and inaugurated the Club Ofice on 6 September, 2017 under the chairmanship September, 2017 at Circuit House, of ADC, Mangkolemba & Vice Chairman, Tuensang. SDPDB, Imtiwapang Aier. S p e a k i n g o n t h e o c c a s i o n , Agendas for the diversion of PWD Jamithung encouraged the oficers posted road at Warumong village, construction of at Tuensang to register themselves in the 37

October 2017 A monthly English Journal The Warrior club for better understanding and urged Eshou, Tuensang from Class IX to X and the gathering to keep the club alive also for upgradation of Christian School, expressing hope that the platform will Tuensang. The proposal for setting up of enable one to do something good and HSLC Examination Centre at Longkhim bring changes in the district. Equal Town was also approved in the meeting. participation in the club will bring big Deputy Project Director, ATMA, changes which will beneit club members Tuensang, Vinoka Y. Kiba highlighted the and public of the district in particular, he departmental activities at the meeting. EE, stated. PWD (R&B), Er. B. Menanglepden also The programme was chaired by presented a powerpoint presentation on EAC, Tuensang, Tsiatsutsie while, the departmental activities. Principal, Sao Chang College, Chubasangla LONGLENG DPDB MEETING Chang pronounced the invocation prayer. The club members also decided to T h e D i s t r i c t P l a n n i n g a n d organise night carnival in the town in the Development Board meeting for the irst week of December 2017. month of September was held under the c h a i r m a n s h i p o f t h e D e p u t y TUENSANG DPDB MEETING Commissioner, Y. Denngan Avennoho The monthly meeting of District Phom on 6th September, 2017 at DC's Planning and Development Board, Conference Hall. Tuensang was held on 6th September, 2017 The Chairman appealed for at DC's Conference Hall, Tuensang. Deputy cooperation and urged the members to Commissioner, L. Jamithung Lotha who is maintain cordial relationship to venture also the Vice Chairman, DPDB, Tuensang into the tasks in the district. On the chaired the meeting. forthcoming general election, he informed The Board after deliberation that all of them will be assigned duties and a p p r o v e d t h e p r o p o s a l f o r t h e therefore asked all oficers to be present at upgradation of Tulip Residential Academy their place of posting. Vice President, PPC reminded oficers to be at their place of posting to address the g r i e v a n c e s a n d p r o b l e m s o f t h e people. He thanked the oficers for their c o n t r i b u t i o n a n d s u p p o r t i n t h e r e n o v a t i o n o f L o n g l e n g - Changtongya road. He DC, Tuensang, L. Jamithung Lotha speaking at the launching of Oficers Club at further advised the Tuensang Town on 6 September 2017. oficer-in-charge to 38 The Warrior October 2017 A monthly English Journal initiate steps for construction of security the Medical Department has banned DDT fencing in their respective ofices to avoid powder due to its misuse by the public. encroachment. ADC, Tamlu, T. Renabemo Odyuo On the utilization of money reported on the landslides and road donated by the Parliamentary Secretary, blockages under his jurisdiction due to RD, Pangnyu Phom during Independence incessant rain during the monsoon. Day celebration, PPC informed of its Informing that the same has been resolution to utilize the same for the reported to the DC and EE, PWD (RB), he Drivers' Union, PPC and District requested the concerned department to Administration. The DC urged the PPC to clear the roads at the earliest. utilize money judiciously for the PEREN DPDB MEETING development of the district and asked the parties concerned to submit their report The meeting of the Peren District on execution of the works and its Planning & Development Board (DPDB) th expenditure. ADC, Longleng reminded the for the month of September was held on 6 departments who are yet to submit their September, 2017, at DPDB Hall. The contribution for repair of roads to submit m e e t i n g wa s c h a i re d by D e p u t y the same to the SDO (C), Longleng at the Commissioner of Peren and Vice earliest. Chairman, DPDB. E E , P H E D , L o n g l e n g , E r. After reviewing the last DPDB Benjongtoshi submitted a proposal along meeting minutes, agendas including with DPR for supply of water to Longleng opening up of Sub-Centre at Jalukielo, Headquarter. Highlighting the project, he recommendation for issue of permit to ply suggested forwarding the same to DoNER a private bus from Peren to Dimapur, through the Planning Department for upgradation of Government High School, early implementation. The Board, as Tening to higher secondary level and suggested, decided to recommend and introduction of science stream at forward the same to DoNER through the Government Higher Secondary School, P l a n n i n g D e p a r t m e n t f o r e a r l y Peren from the next academic session implementation of the project. were approved and recommended for the T h e B o a r d a p p r o v e d a n d consideration of higher authorities. r e c o m m e n d e d t h e p r o p o s a l o f The Board formally approved the establishment of Higher Secondary Local Area Development Programme Science and Commerce at Bautung (LADP), 2017-2018 for 6-Tening A/C and Memorial Higher Secondary School, 7-Peren A/C during the meeting. The Longleng and registration and recognition Board also formed an Inter-District of Mount Sinai School at Hukphang village. Badminton Organizing Committee DAO, Longleng, Dr. D. K. Chetri comprising of CMO, Peren as the apprising the members of the harmful Convenor, E.O Industry as Member effects of pesticide and other chemical Secretary, DPRO, Peren as Member fertilizers, called for creating awareness President, PDBA, DFO, Peren, SDPO, Peren on the same matter. Supplementing DAO, as Members. CMO, Longleng, Dr. Ritu also informed that L a t e r, A d d i t i o n a l D e p u t y 39

October 2017 A monthly English Journal The Warrior Commissioner, Tening highlighted urgent Students' Conference for the convenience matters including posting of bank staff, and further development of the college. road maintenance during monsoon and The new agenda discussed plying of a regular NST bus service from included upgradation of Christ King Tening to Dimapur to be taken up, to ease School, Phuvkiu Village, classes 5 to 8, the plight of the people in the Sub- Eastern Christian School, Kiphire classes 9 Division. to 10, Saramati High School, Kiphire, Deputy Commissioner called on classes 10 to 11 and Veriication Team of the members to co-operate and sincerely Local Area Development Programme, discharge their duties in lieu of the 2017-18. forthcoming general election. School The Board also constituted Education and Medical Departments Veriication Committees for the two highlighted their departmental activities assembly constituencies for Local Area through powerpoint presentation. Development Programme, 2017-18, namely 59 Sitimi Seyochung Assembly KIPHIRE DPDB MEETING Constituency with ADC, Seyochung as the The monthly meeting of Kiphire Convenor, EE, PWD, (R&B) Kiphire and District Planning & Development Board BDO, Longmatra as Members and 60 t h was held on 6 September, in the Kiphire Pungro Assembly Constituency Conference Hall of DC under the with ADC, Pungro, EE, PHED, Kiphire and chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner, BDO, Pungro as Members. Kiphire and Vice Chairman DPDB, Sedevikho Khro. KOHIMA DPDB SPECIAL MEET At the outset, the Chairman APPROVES DISTRICT LADP 2017-18 welcomed the new members, namely The special meeting of Kohima Mezivolu T. Therieh, Chief Judicial District Planning and Development Board Magistrate and R. Santsu Kithan, District (DPDB) for inalization and approval of Agriculture Oficer. While reviewing on the Local Area Development Programme the maintenance of Lukhami Road, the for the year 2017-18 was held at DPDB PWD (R&B) was also asked to maintain Conference Hall, Kohima on 7th September, the potholes occurring in almost all the 2017. Kohima DPDB Vice Chairman and town areas. D e p u t y C o m m i s s i o n e r, R a j e s h The proposal for de-linking of Soundararajan, IAS chaired the meeting. higher secondary section of Zisaji MLAs from the district, namely Presidency College with the college was Minister for Roads & Bridges, Dr. kept in abeyance. In this connection, a Neikiesalie Nicky Kire, Parliamentary committee of stakeholders had a meeting Secretary for Mechanical Engineering & on the 5 t h September, 2017 which NSMDC, Vikho-o Yhoshu and Chairman, requested the Board to formally approve DPDB, Kohima & Parliamentary Secretary the de-linking. Accordingly, the Board for Labour & Employment (including Skill decided to approve the same in principle Development), Dr. Neiphriezo delivered and also to forward the memorandum short speeches. They urged the members submitted by the United Sangtam to openly share their opinions for the 40 The Warrior October 2017 A monthly English Journal beneit of the district. Chairman, DPDB. Administrator, KMC, Kethosituo The Administrative and other Sekhose apprising the members of the oficers who have so far adopted schools in Kohima Municipal Council building the district shared their observations made project at New Secretariat, encouraged in their respective schools before taking up the entrepreneurs to make good use of the the meeting agendas. The general b u i l d i n g f o r t h e i r w e l f a r e a n d observations were that the adopted schools development. The building has been have been working satisfactorily, however designed to house small entrepreneurial they suggested the need to strengthen the shops, for showcasing their products with infrastructures in the schools, maintaining an aim to provide the entrepreneurs over that some school buildings were poorly the State a common platform and also a constructed requiring renovation at the platform for entrepreneurs from outside earliest. The oficers apprised of their efforts the State an opportunity for business to contain school dropouts, proper exchanges. He informed that the project implementation of mid-day meal, proper which will be called 'Make in Nagaland' or maintenance of school toilets and supply of 'Made in Nagaland' in line with the safe drinking water in the schools and Government of India's 'Make in India' further strengthening of teacher-parents- initiative will soon begin, in partnership students relationship. The adoption of at with the Youth Net. l e a s t o n e g ove r n m e n t s c h o o l by The Board in its special meeting administrative and other oficers in the unanimously approved the Rs. 691.25 district was the initiative of the DC, Sushil Crore Kohima District Local Area Kumar as a mission to support the schools Development Programme, 2017-2018. in every aspect and improve service The Local Area Development Programme delivery. th (LADP) will cover 8 Western Angami The House later took up discussions A/C, 9th Kohima Town A/C, 10th Northern th on agenda listed for the day. After Angami-I A/C, 11 Northern Angami-II deliberation, the Board resolved to forward A/C, 12th Tseminyu A/C, 14th Southern th its decision for recognition of Baptist School, Angami-II A/C and 15 Southern Angami- Longmisa, change of nomenclature of II A/C. The House also approved the LADP Greenwood Kinder Garden School, Alichen under common pool 2017-18, amounting to Greenwood High School, registration of to Rs 105.00 lakh. Mokokchung Truck Driver's Association and MOKOKCHUNG DPDB DISCUSSES opening of a new Primary School at ADOPTION OF SCHOOLS Chuchuyimlang (Green Hills Academy). Mokokchung District Planning and Registration of Lala Welfare Society, Development Board meeting for the month Sungratsu Village, registration of of September was held at the ADC M o ko kc h u n g D i s t r i c t B a d m i n to n (Planning) Conference Hall on 7 t h Association and upgradation of Rajeshwari September, 2017. The meeting was chaired Karuna School, Tuli to Middle School were by Deputy Commissioner, Mokokchung, also approved and forwarded to the Sushil Kumar Patel, IAS who is also the Vice concerned department for necessary action. 41

October 2017 A monthly English Journal The Warrior SPCAs HOLDS 2nd GENERAL MEETING lands for the same. nd The 2 General meeting of the VILLAGE ADOPTION COMMITTEE, Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to MIMA CONDUCTS SKILL AND Animals (SPCAs), Dimapur district was LIVELIHOOD DEVELOPMENT th held on 7 September, 2017 at DC's TRAINING Conference Hall, Dimapur. Deputy Training on Skill and Livelihood Commissioner and President, SPCAs, D e v e l o p m e n t - c u m - R o a d S a f e t y Dimapur, Kesonyu Yhome, IAS chaired the Awareness was conducted by the Village meeting. th Adoption Committee, DPDB, Kohima on 7 Aims and objectives of SPCAs, September, 2017 at Mima Village Council Progress Report of SPCAs and Financial Hall. Parliamentary Secretary, Mechanical Reports which were read out to the Engineering & NSMDC, Er. Vikho-o Yhoshü members present in the meeting were graced the programme. some of the agendas discussed in the Er. Vikho-o Yhoshü lauded the meeting. A committee of six members for Village Adoption Committee for the developmental works undertaken by them. P r a c t i c a l demonstration on h o w t o m a k e detergent powder and dishwashing gel wa s g ive n to t h e e d u c a t e d unemployed youths of the village. R o a d Transport Oficer DC, Dimapur and President, SPCAs, Kesonyu Yhome, IAS, with SPCA team after the 2ⁿ general meeting at DC’s Conference Hall, Dimapur on 7 September, 2017. (RTO), Keneingunuo Clara imparted road resource mobilization of SPCAs was s i g n s a n d s a f e t y constituted in the meeting. A committee of measures to avoid road accidents. ive members for creating awareness in The members of the committee different educational institutions through interacted and discussed with the villagers, seminars and social media etc. was also the various areas requiring attention and th constituted. The House after thorough assistance. Under the 14 Assembly deliberation on the issue of acquiring Constituency, Southern Angami village, land/site for ofice and animal shelter, Mima village was adopted by the DPDB decided to revisit the matter in the future Village Adoption Committee. as there were no available government 42 The Warrior October 2017 A monthly English Journal ELECTRICAL INSPECTORATE MOKOKCHUNG CELEBRATES ORGANIZES SEMINAR ON ENERGY NATIONAL NUTRITION WEEK CONSERVATION AND POWER Mokokchung along with the rest of SAVING AT WOKHA the country celebrated National Nutrition A s e m i n a r o n ' E n e r g y Week from 1st-7th September, 2017 under Conservation and Power Saving' was held the theme “Optimal Infant and Young at LBES, Vankhosung Mission Centre, Child Feeding Practices: Better Child Wokha on 7th September, 2017. The Health.” programme through the initiatives of the The week was celebrated with Energy Eficient Retroits, was organized focus on making people aware of the by State designated agency NSDA, under importance of eating proper nutritious Electrical Inspectorate, Nagaland. food and the importance of nutrition from Speaking at the programme, Chief a very young age. Awareness Generation E l e c t r i c a l Inspector, Er. I. V . C h i s h i m a i n t a i n e d that energy is n o w decreasing and expressed his concern that mankind may f a c e n o n - availability of e n e r g y a s a reality due to e x c e s s Participants of the National Nutrition Week celebration at Mokokchung on 7 September, 2017. exploitation of non-renewable Camps and community meetings were traditional energy resources. To avoid the organised under all six Integrated Child same, conservation of both renewable and Development Scheme projects of the non-renewable sources of energy is the district. urgent need of the day. He also said that one should use power sensibly and not abuse it OBSERVATION OF NATIONAL because it may contribute to creating crisis. FORTNIGHT ON EYE He cautioned that CFL bulbs which are DONATION HELD AT PEREN likely to be replaced by LED bulbs in the The observation of the 32 n d near future should be buried once it is National Fortnight on Eye Donation damaged, instead of discarding it in the Programme was held on 8th September, open, adding that the emission of mercury 2017 at Town Hall, Peren. The programme from them causes health hazards. was organized by National Programme for 43

October 2017 A monthly English Journal The Warrior Control of Blindness (NPCB) and VI, presented a detailed report on the Peren. programmes and activities of the college. The programme was graced by the TB FORUM AT MOKOKCHUNG Chairman, IRCS, Peren & Vice Principal, REVAMPED Peren College, Albert who stressed on the noble job of pledging for donation of our Through the initiative of Project organs, especially the eyes through which AXSHYA, the TB Forum, Mokokchung was th a person can let others see and live a revamped on 11 September, 2017 at Care normal life. and Support Society Ofice, Mokokchung. District Nodal Oficer, Peren, NPCB The Forum was formed by 11 members & VI, Dr. Hedungkiebe highlighted on eye representing ENPO, Sumi Community, donation and corneal blindness through Gorkha Community, Tenyimia Community, powerpoint presentation. District Mokokchung Town Lanur Telongjem, Hospital staff, Peren presented a skit on MMC, NMP+, Care and Support Society, eye donation. Watsu Mungdang and Community The programme was chaired by Volunteers. Ningsile Chawang and vote of thanks was The forum was formed with the proposed by Toshi Jamir. aims and objectives to maintain the WOKHA DPDB MEETING welfare of T.B. patients, to streamline and strengthen the RNTCP system in the The monthly Wokha District district and to mobilize available Planning and Development Board th resources and schemes for T.B. patients. meeting was held on 11 September, 2017 During the meeting, the House at DC's Conference Hall, Wokha. The elected Imchawati Kichu as President meeting was chaired by Vice Chairman, and Prabhat Rai as Secretary of the DPDB and Deputy Commissioner, Wokha, Forum. Wezope Kenye. T h e B o a r d i n t h e m e e t i n g PHEK DPDB MEETING approved the registration of Wokha The monthly Phek District District Construction Workers Society (WDCWS) and recommended the same for consideration of the higher authority. DC in the meeting, informed all Head of Ofices in the district to submit the list and name of the drivers, telephone numbers and vehicle registration numbers to his ofice at the earliest. Calling all members to remain at their place of posting and work sincerely for the beneit of the people in the district, the DC reminded the members to attend the Advisor, Higher Education & NBHM and Chairman, DPDB meetings regularly. DPDB, Phek, Deo Nukhu speaking at the Phek DPDB Principal, Mt. Tiyi College, Wokha meeting at DPDB Hall on 12 September 2017. 44 The Warrior October 2017 A monthly English Journal Planning and Development Board duplicate currency.” Ravi also explained meeting was held at DPDB Hall on 12th the different methods of digital payment September, 2017 with Advisor, Higher like BHIM, SBI PAY, SBI BUDDY, *99#, Debit Education & NBHM and Chairman, Card etc. He emphasized the use of *99# P h e k D P D B , D e o N u k h u a s t h e for rural areas where internet connectivity Chairperson. is not good. Oficers and staff of DRDA, Presentation of departmental Mon, BDO, RD Block Angjangyang, VDB activities was delivered by Co-operative Secretaries and Villagers attended the Department and Excise Department. programme. After deliberation, the House approved KOHIMA DPDB CONDUCTS to forward the request for recasting th ONE DAY WORKSHOP schemes of LADP 2017-18 in r/o 17 Chizami and common pool. T h e D P D B K o h i m a V i l l a g e Adoption Committee in collaboration with TRAINING ON DIGITAL District Agriculture Ofice, Department of PAYMENT AT ANGJANGYANG Agriculture, Kohima conducted “One day Panchayat Level capacity on workshop on Rodent Management-cum- Digital Payment for Rural Development Distribution of Agricultural tools” on 12th Block, Angjangyang was held on 12th September, 2017 at Village Council Hall, September, 2017 at Block Development Kiruphema Bawe. Ofice, Mon. The technical session was taken up District Informatics Oficer, Mon, by A. O. II, Kethoneilhou Vimera who spoke Er. Ravi Ranjan Kumar who was the on various scientiic management of resource person said that, “Today, the rodents. Precautions on bamboo need of the hour is to go digital as it lowering, conservation of natural provides transparency in the system, predators, observation of abnormal convenient to use, essential to curb upsurge in rodent population, its mitigation and m a n a g e m e n t practices were taught in detail by the resource person. Opening r e m a r k w a s given by SDO (C), Sechü -Zubza & Member, Village A d o p t i o n C o m m i t t e e , Resource person, Er. Ravi Ranjan Kumar with others at the Panchayat level capacity Mhomo Tungoe programme on Digital Payment for Rural Development Block, Angjangyang on 12 who highlighted September, 2017 at BDO Ofice, Mon. about the Direct 45

October 2017 A monthly English Journal The Warrior Beneit Transfer by linking Aadhaar with outcome of the audit conducted in six bank accounts. He also briefed the villages covering four blocks, namely participants on the various activities to be Wokha, Chukitong, Sanis and Wozhuro undertaken under DPDB Village Adoption block under DRDA, Wokha. The Social Committee. Audit was conducted in the following The programme was followed by villages-Wokha village, Englan, Shaki, N. distribution of agricultural tools and Longidang, Chukitong Headquarters and implements under RKVY Kohima 2016- Sanis village. The following resolutions 17, where around 70 farmers got were passed pertaining to various issues, beneitted. Gram Sabha Resolution of Englan village resolved that in place of Audit Committee, SOCIAL AUDIT UNIT it shall be read as Village Audit Committee. AND PUBLIC HEARING P r o j e c t D i r e c t o r - c u m - D P C UNDER MGNREGA WOKHA: (MGNREGA), DRDA, Wokha, Thungdeno WOKHA: Society for Training & Research Mozhui who also spoke during the on Rural Development, Social Audit Unit programme, apprised the village (SAU) and Public hearing under functionaries not to divert funds but to MGNREGA for Wokha district was held on implement the schemes and policies as t h 13 September, 2017 at WDVDB & per MGNREGA guidelines since all WDVCCA Multi-purpose building, Wokha. fundings are being monitored through geo Principal, ETC (SIRD), Dr. Kedise mapping and this social audit process will Pucho while giving the introduction on continue in all the villages in the district major keys of Social Audit under on a yearly basis. MGNREGA, highlighted on how to educate PEREN: MGNREGA workers about their rights and Society for Training and Research entitlements, to promote people's on Rural Development, Social Audit Unit participation and democratic decisions, to (SAU) and Public Hearing under Mahatma improve the capacity of local stakeholders Gandhi National Rural Employment in implementing programmes and social Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) for ive audit, to promote transparency and villages was conducted on 15th September, accountability in implementation of 2017 at Baudi Hall, Jalukie. programmes, to control corruption and Addressing the public hearing, improving implementation and create a Senior Lecturer, SIRD, State Training Co- platform for systematic feedback to ordinator Social Audit, Dr. Kedise Pucho improve the schemes and programmes. explained the major keys of social audit The Principal also stated that SAU covered under MGNREGA to the following ive 59 villages in Social Audit in 11 districts villages: Old Jalukie village, Nkwarew during the inancial year 2014-15 under v i l l a g e , Pe l e t k i e , D e u ka ra m a n d MGNREGA. Beisumpuikam village. He highlighted on District Resource Persons, Social the importance of Social Audit under Audit Unit, Nagaland for Wokha district, MGNREGA and stated that in every gram Sara Khesoh and Abenla Jamir presented panchayat , such audit should be facts and indings, and highlighted the conducted at least once in six months for 46 The Warrior October 2017 A monthly English Journal veriication of quantity and quality of Team Member, Nagaland, Sungjemer. w o r k e r s a t d i ff e r e n t s t a g e s o f LDLSA, TDLSA, LDLSA i m p l e m e n t a t i o n , t o p r o m o t e CONDUCTS PROGRAMS transparency and accountability. During the public hearing, Longleng District Legal Services DRPs/VRPs presented the inding on Authority (LDSA), Tuensang District Legal Social Audit and VDB Secretaries read out Services Authority (TDLSA) and Kohima the Gram Sabha resolution. On the issue District Legal Services Authority (KDLSA) pertaining to the villages, the team found organized programmes in their respective th some minor errors in the MIS record; districts on 12 September, 2017. however, the issues were clariied by the LONGLENG: concerned Block Oficers. L D L S A o r g a n i z e d a b r i e f BDO, Tening, Wangpho delivered the p ro g ra m m e to h a n d ove r v i c t i m introductory speech. Project Director, compensation to two victims under the District Rural Development Agency Nagaland Victim Compensation Scheme (DRDA) Peren, Imtimenla advised the 2012 at District Court, Longleng. VDBs to maintain proper documentation Additional Deputy Commissioner, while executing the project in the village Longleng, Temsuwati handed over an and asked them to co-operate with their amount of Rs. 4 lakh, Rs. 2 lakh each to two respective Block Oficers. EAC, Peren, victims. Panel Lawyer, LDLSA, A. Mane Yanthungbemo represented the district Phom highlighted about the cases, while administration in the meeting. Assistant Public Prosecutor, Abraham MON: The irst Social Audit Public Hearing spoke on proper utilization of the funds. under MGNREGA for Mon District was TUENSANG: held on 15th September, 2017 at DRDA TDLSA organized the half yearly Resource Centre, Mon. meeting-cum-workshop on basic laws of The programme was attended by PLVs at Conference Hall, Hotel Navin, village functionaries from ive audited Tuensang. villages, District Administration, NGOs, Judicial Magistrate, First Class and Block staff & oficers and the media. The Secretary, TDLSA, N. Kano, spoke on the indings of the Social Audit Team were schemes of Para Legal Volunteers. He presented by the SAU Team, Nagaland and encouraged the PLVs to continuously work tabled for discussion. All the indings were for the downtrodden people emphasising thoroughly deliberated and resolved on the implementation of NALSA schemes. satisfactorily with the relevant documents Master Trainer, NLSA, Cheliam produced by the respective BDOs and K h i a m n i u n ga n s a i d t h a t va r i o u s staff. departments, authorities and NGOs The programme was chaired by should be identiied to let the beneits DPC, MGNREGA (Incharge), DRDA, Mon, reach the actual beneiciaries and she M. Temjen Longchar. 'Introduction to reminded that PLVs should be pro-active Social Audit Hearing' was given by SAU to collect information, plan and Team member, Khekiye K. Shohe and the implement the scheme and spread social audit indings were read out by SAU awareness to the general public, target 47

October 2017 A monthly English Journal The Warrior group or victims of any kind. Retainer Beneit Scheme, Annapurna Scheme, lawyer, TDLSA, Yimtsusangla Chang spoke Mahatma Gandhi National Rural on the 'introduction on basic Laws,' where Employment Guarantee (MGNREG) she highlighted about the basic laws from Scheme. the booklets and pamphlets. She also Speaking on Child Friendly Legal informed on the number of households to Service to Children and their Protection be covered by each group/individual and Scheme, 2015, Panel Lawyer, KDLSA, Apila reporting system. PLV, Pukho Meyo and Sangtam explained on the right of the P LV, Ye m l o n g c h a b a s h a re d t h e i r child to survival, development, protection experience and success stories they had and participation rights and special undertaken under various NALSA provisions for women and children. She schemes. They encouraged their fellow also explained other child related Acts PLVs to be more committed in rendering such as Child Labour (Prohibition and their services to the poor and needy. Regulation) Act, the Prohibition of Child KOHIMA: Marriage Act, Juvenile Justice Act, the KDLSA organized Legal Awareness Protection of Children from Sexual Programme on NALSA Scheme and Offences Act 2012, The Right of Children Consumer Rights at Nerhema Village to Free and Compulsory Education Act Council Hall. 2009. Delivering the keynote address, P a n e l L a w y e r , K D L S A , Chief Judicial Magistrate and Secretary Wapangienla Kichu spoke on the topic KDLSA, Victo Sema highlighted the 'Legal Services to the Mentally Ill and p u r p o s e o f t h e l e g a l a wa re n e s s Mentally Disabled Persons Scheme, 2015, programme and the aims and objectives of while Panel Lawyer, KDLSA, Thejapfutuo Nagaland State Legal Services Authority. spoke on Consumer Protection Act, 1986. Speaking on Legal Services to Victim of Drug Abuse and Eradication of DIRECT BENEFIT TRANSFER Drug Menace Scheme 2015, Panel Lawyer, FOR VILLAGE FUNCTIONARIES KDLSA, Nancy Lotha stressed on the UNDER RD BLOCK WOKHA Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic One day training on Direct Beneit Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, the provisions Transfer for village functionaries under and punishments of the Act. Rural Development Block, Wokha was S p e a k i n g o n t h e e ff e c t i v e held on 14 t h September, 2017 at implementation of Poverty Alleviation Community Hall, Wokha Village. Schemes, 2015, Panel Lawyer, KDLSA, The programme was chaired by Hisinlo Himb explained the meaning of Manen Jamir, TA, followed by keynote poverty alleviation and different types of address by BDO, Wokha, Albert Y Patton. poverty such as absolute, relative and APC, DRDA Wokha, Matthew Yhome situational poverty. He also explained the spoke on Direct Beneit Transfer. Senior different schemes extended by the HA, RD Block, L.O. Kumzuk spoke on the Government such as Jawahar Gram topic PMAY (G) and S.O, Er. Imsumeren Samridhi Yojana (JGSY), National Old Age Aier spoke on the topic 'Aadhaar Seeding, Pension Schemes, National Maternity Geo-tagging, MGNREGA Labour Budget,' 48 The Warrior October 2017 A monthly English Journal followed by discussion among the 17 VDB Jacob Neikha enlightened the participants Secretaries and VCMs. on Aadhaar seeding and geo-tagging of works. VDB Secretary, Yonchucho Village, TRAINING ON DIRECT BENEFIT Arhonthung spoke on the importance of TRANSFER HELD AT SANIS t e c h n o l o g y a n d e n c o u ra g e d t h e Training on Direct Beneit Transfer participants to be technology savvy. The (DBT) and Public Fund Management programme was attended by Village System (PFMS) under MGNREGS was held Council Chairmen, VDB Secretaries, a t B l o c k G h a r, S a n i s fo r v i l l a g e Village Council members and Gbs. functionaries under RD Block, Sanis on 14th September, 2017. KOHIMA DPDB MEETING BDO, Sanis, Hamdok M Konyak DELIBERATES ON DEPARTMENT who spoke on the importance of DBT said, LANDS & QUARTERS along with the rest of the country, The monthly Kohima District and Nagaland will start implementing DBT Planning Development Board (DPDB) under MGNREGA beginning from the meeting was held on 15th September, 2017 current inancial year. Wages of the at DPDB Conference Hall, Kohima, chaired MGNREGA workers will be directly by Deputy Commissioner, Kohima, Rajesh credited to the individual accounts of job Soundararajan, IAS. card holders who have actually done the Regarding registration of societies work with a basic pay of Rs. 177/- per day for approval by the DPDB, the DC informed as daily wage through National Electronic that for registration of department's land, Fund Management System (NeFMS), proper details of the ofice quarter Public Financial Management System location, present occupants of the ofice (PFMS). Under this system, every job card quarter and the total land area should be holder must have a bank account duly furnished. linked with Aadhaar card and unlike the The various Village Adoption present practice where MGNREGA Committee also presented their report workers are paid by cash through the and said that they had intimated their VDBs, no cash payment will be possible in basic requirements like water facilities the new system. In this system, if any job and electricity. Powerpoint presentation card holder need employment, he or she of departmental activities was given by must demand for work from their DIC, GM and Chiechama Village Vision Cell. re s p e c t ive B D O s wh o h ave b e e n The DC expressed his happiness to the designated as PO, MGNREGA. Every job Village Vision Cell, Chiechama for seeker will be given employment within successfully working for the upliftment of 15 days. On being provided employment all the sections of society and also urged and measurement of work taken thereof, the other villages to follow the good steps muster rolls will be illed and uploaded in shown by the neighbouring villages. the NRGA-Soft MIS. He also highlighted on MON DPDB MEETING Labour Budget and Pradhan Mantri Awas- Gramin (PMAY-G). Monthly District Planning and Computer Assistant, Sanis Block, Development Board meeting of Mon 49

October 2017 A monthly English Journal The Warrior District was held on 15th September, 2017 to keep their schools, workplace and at DC's Conference Hall. surrounding clean. She also added that The meeting was chaired by Vice apart from conducting cleanliness drive in C h a i r m a n , D P D B a n d D e p u t y the schools during the 14 day long Commissioner, Mon, W. Honje Konyak. programme, an essay and toilet cleaning After reviewing the last DPDB meeting competition was also organized, which minutes, work distribution made for Mon was participated by four GMS Schools and District Oficers Club Tournament were Government Higher Secondary School held followed by discussion on disasters from Wokha town. in Mon district. Department of Social Deputy Commissioner, Wokha, Welfare highlighted their activities. Wezope Kenye, in his address said that this programme will be a continuous process PROGRAMME ON SWACHH and stated that more activities will be PAKHWADA HELD IN WOKHA added in the near future. Sharing their Implementation of Swachh grievances, the students also highlighted th Pakhwada in the district was held on 15 to the DC regarding their basics September, 2017 at DC Conference Hall, requirements which needs attention for Wokha, organized by Sarva Shiksha the welfare of the school and student Abhiyan, District Mission Authority, community. Wokha. Giving a brief introduction, Deputy SENSITIZATION PROGRAMME District Education Oficer, Wokha, CONDUCTED AT DISTRICT JAIL KOHIMA Sentinenla, said Swachh Pakhwada is District Tobacco Control Cell, c o m p li a n c e w i t h Swa c h h B h a ra t Kohima conducted a sensitization Programme and Community Performance programme on harmful effects of Tobacco Programme, which aims to spread and COTPA, 2003 for the jail inmates at awareness among the student community District Jail, Kohima on 15th September, 2017.

DC, Wokha, Wezope Kenye along with winners and Teachers - in-charge during the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan programme held at Wokha on 15 September 2017. 50 The Warrior October 2017 A monthly English Journal District Nodal Oficer, Dr. Arenla Protection Committee was held on 20th of Walling in her presentation highlighted on September, 2017 at DRDA Hall, Mon. The the background of tobacco and its programme was organized by District scenario in Nagaland. She stated that Child Protection Unit in collaboration with tobacco is now the world's leading single Mon Child Welfare Committee, Mon ADP agent of death and further highlighted on and World Vision India. the Prohibition Act of COTPA, 2003 where Sub-Division Oficer (C) Mon, the defaulters would have to pay certain Kumar Ramnikant, IAS while addressing amount of ine. the gathering, said that children are the District Leprosy Oficer, Dr. Aseno future of our society and nation and it is John Rhetso sensitized the inmates about the responsibility of every parent to the Iodine Deiciency Disease and secure the future by protecting the Leprosy. Altogether 105 persons children; therefore, parents and society participated in the programme. need to be given awareness on child protection. PHEK PLVS VISIT DISTRICT JAIL DCPO, Mon, Samuel Kapu also Five Para Legal Volunteers (PLVs) e l a b o r a t e d o n t h e r o l e s a n d of Phek District Legal Services Authority responsibilities of VLCPC & WLCPC and visited the District Jail, Phek on 16th urged them to join hands and work September, 2017. together in securing the future of children During a brief programme at the since child abuse has become a daily story Fellowship Hall, PLV, Sekukho spoke on in many districts including Mon. He said the rights of prisoners and said that they when the case is compromised, the are entitled to the same rights as other feelings of a victim are not known and citizens as the law ensures to balance justice is not delivered. He also urged the security and welfare. parents to provide data of how many PLV, Diezekho said that the children are sent as domestic helpers and prisoners have the right to be in the open also the address where they are kept so air for at least an hour a day, the right to be that together, the parents and Child provided with food to maintain their Protection Committee at different levels health and well-being, the right to have can protect and secure the future of the access to reasonable medical care, the child. right to receive at least one visit an hour A dvo c a t e , M a n n o n Ko nya k each week and the right to take part in deliberated on Child Protection - issues educational programmes in the prison. and challenges in the District. She stated Altogether 21 prisoners including that the problems crop up due to early one female attended the programme. marriage, family alliance, lack of awareness and family planning. She added AWARENESS PROGRAMME ON CHILD that it is the duty of every parent to protect PROTECTION HELD AT MON the child right from the womb. Therefore, Awareness programme on Child the child has the right to survive, live with Protection for Village Child Protection dignity, good health care & drinking water, Level Committee & Ward Level Child education, relaxation & play, protection 51

October 2017 A monthly English Journal The Warrior from violence, protection from physical Society (CECS) jointly organized the abuse etc. programme. Head Master, Christian School, Shaophen Phom was the HEALTH AWARENESS moderator for the camp. MMU is a project CAMP HELD AT TAMLU of CECS supported by the Hans Health and Medical Awareness Foundation and it works for Rural Health Camp on 'Adolescent and Health' was Care. conducted at Christian School, Tamlu for the students of Government High School PDLSA CONDUCTS AWARENESS and Christian School of Tamlu Town under ON NALSA SCHEMES RIGHTS Longleng district on 20th September, 2017. AND CONSUMER RIGHTS More than 250 students attended the Peren District Legal Services programme and availed the facilities. Authority (PDLSA) conducted legal Extra Assistant Commissioner, awareness on National Legal Services Tamlu, Nukshimatong launched the Authority (NALSA) Schemes and programme and spoke about the Consumer Rights at Lekie Village Council importance of health and hygiene in our Hall on 21st September, 2017. daily lives. Dr. Bendangkokba Alinger Speaking on Consumer Protection spoke on 'Adolescent and Health.' and NALSA (Protection and enforcement Coordinator, MMU, S. Limawapang of Tribal Rights) Scheme 2015, Panel elucidated the students on depression Lawyer, PDLSA Echang informed that the among the youth in today's society and its Protection and Enforcement of Tribal evil effects. Rights Scheme is aimed at ensuring T a m l u S u b - D i v i s i o n access to justice to the tribal people in all Administration and Mobile Medical Unit its connotations - access to rights, (MMU), Community Educational Centre beneits, legal aid, other legal services etc.

The resource persons along with the participating students during the Health and Medical Awareness Camp at Christian School Tamlu on 20 September 2017. 52 The Warrior October 2017 A monthly English Journal He informed that several legal rights are (NSRLM) under the Department of Rural guaranteed to the tribal people under D e ve l o p m e n t wa s h e l d a t B l o c k Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Development Oficer Ofice, Rural Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest D e v e l o p m e n t B l o c k , K o b u l o n g , Rights) Act, 2006, the Scheduled Castes Mokokchung on 21st September, 2017. and Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, Project Oficer, DRDA, Mokokchung 1989, the Right of Children to Free and a n d D i s t r i c t P r o g r a m M a n a g e r, Compulsory Education Act, 2009 etc. Toshimongla Kichu exhorted the Panel Lawyer, PDLSA, Asuni spoke stakeholders as well as the staff of NSRLM on Child Friendly Legal Services to to discover the resources and full potential Children and their Protection Schemes, of the area for the increase in income of the 2 0 1 5 a n d N A L S A ( E ff e c t i v e households through the formation of Implementation of Poverty Alleviation Women Self-Help Groups. BDO, RD Block, Schemes) Scheme, 2015, while Retainer Kobulong, Er. Temsu Jamir also appealed Lawyer, PDLSA, Asungbe spoke on NALSA to the Village Councils and VDBs to extend (Legal Services to the Victims of Drug full support to the mission. Abuse and Eradication of Drug Menace) Scheme, 2015 and NALSA (Victim of Manager, Central Bank of India, Traficking and Commercial Sexual Kobulong Branch, Namoijam Bhopendro Exploitation) Scheme, 2015. Singh who also spoke on the occasion, promised to extend cooperation to the SENSITIZATION PROGRAMME Mission as well as SHGs in uplifting the ON NSRLM AT MOKOKCHUNG poor in the Block. L a u n c h i n g p r o g r a m m e o f The programme was chaired by Nagaland State Rural Livelihood Mission Area Coordinator, Kobulong block,

Oficials and participants during the launching programme of Nagaland State Rural Livelihood Mission (NSRLM) for RD Block, Kobulong, Mokokchung on 21 September 2017. 53

October 2017 A monthly English Journal The Warrior Bendangsenla and attended by EAC, Joint Director & SPO, NVBDCP Dr. Kobulong, staff of Central Bank of India, Kevichusa Medikhru. A powerpoint Kobulong Branch, Project Oficer, DRDA, presentation on Lab Procedures was Mokokchung, BDO & staff of RD Block, presented by SSH Dimapur, Dr. Temsu, MD Kobulong, staff of District Mission DH, Dimapur, Dr. Ngopelo presented on Management Unit (DMMU, NSRLM, DRDA, clinical management and Assistant Mokokchung), Village Councils, VDBs, Director, UVBDS (NVBDCP) presented on W o m e n D e p a r t m e n t a n d S H G s vector control measure. representatives from all the villages under ZDLSA INAUGURATES MASS DOOR TO RD Block, Kobulong, Mokokchung. DOOR LEGAL AWARENESS CAMPAIGN INTERSECTORAL CONVERGENCE Zunheboto District Legal Services MEETING ON DENGUE AT DIMAPUR Association (ZDLSA) inaugurated mass Intersectoral convergence meeting door to door legal awareness campaign, on dengue was held at DC's Conference releasing its irst annual newsletter Hall on 22nd September, 2017. (2016-17) during the programme held on Chairing the meeting, DC, Dimapur, 23rd September, 2017 at the District Court, Kesonyu Yhome emphasized on the Zunheboto. importance of the issue and said that the Releasing the 'Legal magazine,' the essence of the meeting was to work out Guest of Honour, Additional Deputy and bring about preventive measures. He Commissioner, Zunheboto, Vekhoyi also mentioned that the district Chakhesang expressed happiness over administration will try the best possible the successful accomplishment, stating way to reach out to the public in various the team had achieved a new milestone by ways. extending its range of audience. He A presentation on the overview of handed over the irst copy of magazine to dengue and malaria was presented by District and Sessions Judge & Chairman,

Guest of honour, ADC, Zunheboto, Vekhoyi Chakhesang and SDPO, Zunheboto Yevikhu Aomi with ZDLSA members during the inauguration of the mass door to door legal awareness campaign held on 23 September 2017 at the District Court, Zunheboto. 54 The Warrior October 2017 A monthly English Journal ZDLSA, Neichochiyi Suyie. District Programme Oficer Delivering a short speech, the (UIP/RCH), Dr. Lanuakum while giving a District & Sessions Judge said that the powerpoint presentation on the overview Government is trying to promote legal of Universal Immunization Programme, literacy through free legal literature, stated that the UIP is one of the largest reaching out to all the categories of public health programmes in India people. "Whether we like it or not, we targeting 30 million pregnant women, 26 must stand with the law by knowing our million newborns annually. The targeted rights and entitlements," Neichochie said groups are being provided eight antigens, and added that Zunheboto District is namely BCG, DPT, OPV, IPV, Hepatitis B, progressing at a fast pace in legal Tetanus and Hib containing Pentavalent literature. Vaccine nationwide and Measles-Rubella, OPEN PENALTY SHOOTOUT Rotavirus, PCV & JE in selected states and TOURNAMENT AT PHEK districts. Lanuakum said that the broad The Template Club, Phek town o b j e c t ive o f I n te n s i i e d M i s s i o n organized Open Penalty Shootout Indradhanush is to reach more than 90% Tournament at Phek town Local Ground rd full immunization coverage by December on 23 September, 2017 with Deputy 2018 in identiied districts and urban Commissioner, Kovi Meyase as the Chief cities, enhance advocacy with key Guest of the inaugural programme. ministries and stakeholders towards full DC, Phek, Kovi Meyase in his immunization coverage for each child. He speech encouraged the players to play in further informed that the programme will the spirit of the game and urged them to be focus specially on children up to two years dedicated and consistent in life as well as of age and pregnant women who have in sports. missed out routine vaccination. However, In the closing programme, District vaccination on demand to children up to Sports Oficer, Phek, Dziesebeinuo Vizo ive years of age should not be denied, he gave a short speech. Thetsumi Youth added. He also stated that the irst round Society won the 1st prize, 1st runners up and nd of IMI will be conducted for seven days 2 runners were bagged by Sparkolite Phek starting from 7th October, 2017 excluding village and Excel 5 F.C Khomi village Sunday and holidays and the same respectively. Altogether 53 teams programme will be followed for three participated in the tournament. consecutive months. DISTRICT TASK FORCE COMMITTEE Altogether 1580 children from 0-2 MEETING AT DIMAPUR years of age, 398 pregnant women are being targeted for 2017 in 124 sessions at In view of the Intensiied Mission 55 IMI areas. Indradhanush Programme Round 1 to be th th Project Oficer, UNDP, Imli also held from 7 -14 October, 2017, the gave a powerpoint presentation on District Task Force Committee meeting update of eVIN. The meeting was chaired was held at DC's Conference Hall, Dimapur by SDO (C) Sadar, Zakabo V Rotokha. on 26th September, 2017. 55

October 2017 A monthly English Journal The Warrior DISTRICT TOBACCO CONTROL CELL 7th ZUNHEBOTO INTER- QUATERLY MEETING HELD IN KOHIMA DEPARTMENTAL TOURNAMENT The District Level Coordination T h e 7 t h Z u n h e b o t o i n t e r - Committee quarterly meeting was held on departmental tournament started at 26th September, 2017 at DC's Conference Indoor stadium on 26th September, 2017 Hall, Kohima. with Parliamentary Secretary for Youth Reviewing the last meeting Resources and Sports and Music Task minutes, Kohima Municipal Council Force, Khekaho Assumi as the Chief Guest. Administrator, Kethosituo Sekhose Speaking on the occasion, the Chief informed that the shops selling tobacco Guest expressed happiness on being part of products near the schools within a radius the tournament and said this was a good of 100 yards will be penalized and their opportunity for all the departments to Trade License will be seized. meet not just for sports but to know the The following schools and colleges problems of the district and see how we were declared Tobacco free: Mt. Olive can develop and bring about changes for College, Loyola Higher Secondary School, better Zunheboto. He also said a proposal Jakhama, Government Middle School for construction of mega stadium at Dzuvuru, Capital College, Jawahar Zunheboto has been initiated while Novadaya Vidyalaya, Kohima, Mountain encouraging the Sumi apex bodies to View Christian College, Government support the district legislators for better Middle School, Keyake, Radiant School, coordination. Khekaho also encouraged all New Secretariat, Government Primary the 35 participating departments to do School, New Secretariat, Government something for the district in their own Primary School, High School Area, Don capacities so as to move forward with Bosco College, Kohima, Sazolie College, common goal and vision. Sacred Heart High School, Khuzama, The programme was chaired by Government Primary School, Kenuozou, St. H e k a t o , i n v o c a t i o n p r a y e r s w a s Xavier's School, Kidima and Government pronounced by Associate Pastor, SBCZ, Primary School, D. Block Government Vetoni Zhimo, welcome address was Middle School, Mima. delivered by Vice-chairman, DSCZ, Bokaho Zhimo, special number was delivered by The programme was chaired by Mughato Achumi, oath taking was Deputy Commissioner, Kohima, Rajesh administered by Dennis Awomi. The Soundararajan, IAS who also delivered the tournament was organized by District welcome address. Activities of District Sports Council Zunheboto (DSCZ) and 35 Tobacco Control Cell, Kohima was departments participated in Badminton - highlighted by District Nodal Oficer, Men's Singles, Men's Doubles and Women's Kohima, Dr. Arenla Walling who informed Double and Carrom. that car stickers on harmful effects of tobacco would be distributed for free 12 IMCHABA MASTER MEMORIAL under Kohima by Ambassador of Smoke NAGALAND OPEN VOLLEYBALL Free and Project 72 Hours Kohima, TROPHY 2017 AT MOKOKCHUNG Sievituo Solo. 12th Imchaba Master Memorial 56 The Warrior October 2017 A monthly English Journal Nagaland Open Volleyball Trophy, 2017 pledged to remain committed towards was held at Multi-purpose Sports Complex, cleanliness and devote 100 hours of a year Mokokchung on 26th September, 2017 with to keep oneself, family, locality and work the inaugural match played between place clean. Lakhuni Sporting Club 'B' and Paola Club WDDMA HOLDS MEETING Tzutikong. 17 teams participated in the edition of the Trophy organized by the W o k h a D i s t r i c t D i s a s t e r M o k o k c h u n g D i s t r i c t Vo l l e y b a l l Management Authority (WDDMA) along Association (MDVA). with the line department/stakeholders held a meeting to assess damage reports for The inaugural function was graced onward submission/intimidation caused by Senior Treasury Oficer, Mokokchung, due to heavy storm, hailstorm, heavy Toshizenba as the Chief Guest who rainfall, landslides and loods on 26th congratulated MDVA for the smooth and September, 2017 at DC Conference Hall. successful conduct of the trophy in Deputy Commissioner, Wokha, recognition of Late Imchaba and also for Wezope Kenye welcoming the members, promoting young volleyball players despite maintained that the district will be able to untold hurdles. While sharing words of tackle disasters by staying alert. The encouragement to the players, he said district had conducted two successful mock some of the keys to success or winning drills, with large public participation and depends on being a disciplined player, hard the inputs put in thereof has been very work, consistency and maintaining team encouraging, he said. Kenye also thanked spirit. the Commissioner and Secretary, Nagaland AMENBA YADEN LAUNCHES SWACHHTA State Disaster Management Authority, HI SEWA CAMPAIGN AT TULI Khrienuo Metha for the special attention Swachhta Hi Sewa (Cleanliness is shown towards the district and in assisting Service ) Campaign Programme, under the the district during emergencies. motto “A campaign to keep Tuli Town Department of Medical, DRDA, clean,” initiated by Parliamentary BSNL and PWD (R&B) presented Damage Secretary, Industries & Commerce, NIDC, Assessment Report during the meeting. Nagaland, Amenba Yaden was held at GHSS, Chairman, Lotha Hoho, Mhao Humtsoe also Tuli on 27th September, 2017. raised various issues for improvement of The Parliamentary Secretary roads and other areas of concern in the delivered the Swachhta Hi Sewa message district, needing immediate attention. The and administered the Swachhta Hi Sewa DC requested other line departments to pledge. As part of the campaign, the prepare details and submit the same to the Parliamentary Secretary along with higher authority at the earliest. Government oficials, faculty members and DTO, WOKHA ORGANIZES ROAD students cleaned the school toilets and SAFETY AWARENESS PROGRAMME compound. The programme was chaired by District Transport Ofice, Wokha ADC, Tuli, Rhosietho Nguori and Principal, o r g a n i z e d a o n e d a y a w a r e n e s s t h GHSS, Tuli, Toshimenla delivered the programme on Road Safety on 27 welcome address. The participants September, 2017 at Hammock resort, with 57

October 2017 A monthly English Journal The Warrior ADC, Bhandari, T. Nchumbemo Odyuo as framework for safety of all road users by the Chief Guest. The programme was held involving all stakeholders, and also its aims under the theme 'Time for Action.' to introduce best international practices in The programme is an initiative of the road transport technology and improve the Ministry of Road Transport and road safety standards across the State. He Highway (MORTH) in association with the said the programme is a yearlong Road State Road Transport Undertaking, Safety Awareness Campaign inaugurated o r g a n i z e d b y t h e M o t o r Ve h i c l e at Kohima by the Chief Minister in the Department, Government of Nagaland. month of November 2016.

The Chief Guest stressed on safety nd 2 MOKOKCHUNG INTER CLUB tips for drivers and pedestrians to avoid BADMINTON CHAMPIONSHIP 2017 fatal injuries and accidents and apprised of nd The 2 Mokokchung Inter-Club some safety tips including wearing of seat B a d m i n t o n C h a m p i o n s h i p 2 0 1 7 , belt, focus on road while driving, strict organised by Mokokchung District adherence of rules and regulation laid B a d m i n t o n A s s o c i a t i o n ( M D BA ) , down by the authorities, keeping safe sponsored by Tata Trusts and Neyveli distance, avoiding use of cell phones, Lignite Corporation Ltd (NLC Ltd) was held abstaining from drinking while driving and th at Indoor Stadium Mokokchung, on 28 overtaking passing vehicles in proper lane September, 2017 with 10 participating and appropriate locations and speed for team. the safety of everyone and to minimize Inaugurating the championship as accidents. the Guest of honour, Imli Jamir said that T r a n s p o r t C o m m i s s i o n e r, Nagas have a natural talent for sports but Government of Nagaland, Elias T. Lotha due to inancial constraints, they do not delivering the keynote address said the reach the professional level. He further main cause of trauma, critical injuries and added that we should also learn the even death is the negligence of drivers to realities of professional sports before we respect the laws that have been regulated attempt to take up sports as a profession for our safety. Reckless driving, drunken because it requires a lot of hard work and driving and two wheelers without safety discipline. measures are also reasons that leads to Earlier in the programme, welcome road accidents, he added. address was delivered by President, Er. DTO, Wokha, Myamo Jami who Toshi, MDBA, while the dedicatory prayer spoke on road safety initiatives, apprised of was pronounced by Associate Pastor, its plans to provide scientiically evolving MTBA, Bendang. 58 The Warrior October 2017 A monthly English Journal

DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES

5MVA, 33/11 KV SUB-STATION programme, also delivered a short speech COMMISSIONED AT JALUKIE wherein he mentioned that, to promote T h e P o w e r D e p a r t m e n t sustainable development and for making commissioning of 5MVA, 33/11 KV Sub- the economy competitive, we have to make Station Programme was held at Jalukie on efforts to improve energy eficiency. 2nd September, 2017 with Chief Minister T. R. A brief technical report was Zeliang as the Chief Guest. presented by Chief Engineer (T&G), Er. Speaking after the unveiling and Rokozhalie Angami. Rev. Mongzeung Mpom commissioning of the power line, Zeliang invoked God's blessings while, vote of said that Peren District has come a long way thanks was proposed by Chief Engineer, Er. in many developmental fronts since 11th Khose Sale (D&R). The Chief Minister was February, 2014. Power for all is a accompanied by Minister, Road & Bridges, government policy, and cent percent Dr. Neikiesalie Nicky Kire, Minister, Health & electriication was done in respect of Peren Family Welfare, Imkong L Imchen and a host District with the completion of power of Parliamentary Secretaries. supply to 17 villages, he added. Zeliang Y. VIKHEHO SWU INAUGURATES called upon the department to see to the MARKETING SHED AT PUGHOBOTO grievances of the people and added that A newly constructed marketing shed when the two poles co-operate, the real at Pughoboto town was inaugurated by prosperous scenario is seen. MLA, Y. Vikheho Swu on 6th September, 2017. Minister for Power, C. Kipili Sangtam Speaking on the occasion, Vikheho who was the Guest of Honour, encouraged stressed on how he launched ive major the public to co-operate with the programmes under the Local Area d e p a r t m e n t f o r t h e s u c c e s s f u l implementation of t h e p r o j e c t . H e lamented that there is rampant power theft in the State and if this continues, our State will remain weak in all social a n d e c o n o m i c d e v e l o p m e n t a l fronts, he added. Commission e r & S e c r e t a r y (Power & IT&C), K. D. Vizo, ITS who MLA, Y. Vikheho Swu inaugurating the newly constructed marketing shed at Pughoboto town on 6 September, 2017 c h a i r e d t h e 59

October 2017 A monthly English Journal The Warrior Development Fund (LADF) started during Beneit Transfer (DBT) which is soon to be 2014 -2017, for the economic upliftment the implemented under MGNREGA in the State area. Lamenting that the bad roads have and appraised the participants to expedite been hindering marketing of the popular the process in order to avail the beneits agri and allied products of Pughoboto, he through DBT. The local entrepreneurs, NGOs encouraged the sellers to sell their products and SHGs were made aware on how to at reasonable prices. Pointing that honesty control the market in order to uplift the is the key to success, he urged the people to economy of the local people and she practice the same as a trademark of life. encouraged them to come up with SDAO, Pughoboto, Hukato Sema innovative ideas to be implemented which (Deputy Director designate) delivering a will boost self sustenance and self reliance. short speech, urged the farmers to increase BDO, Bhandari chaired the inaugural their days of marketing to two or three days programme while, oficials and participants in a week, including the usual Wednesdays, were welcomed by the VCC. The Secretary, to enhance their source of income. He VDB presented a brief report on the e n c o u r a g e d t h e farmers to protect, preserve and make the best use of the marketing shed. A D C , Pughoboto, Avelu Ruho who chaired the programme, also pronounced the vote of thanks. Pastor, PTBC, Rev. Akhato Achumi, dedicated the marketing shed. Vice Chairman, PATC, PD, DRDA, Wokha, Thungdeno Mozhui and other oficials during the inaugural Viyikhu, VCC, Lazami function of Anganwadi Centre at Merapani village under RD Block, Bhandari on Y i k u t o a n d S T H , 6 September 2017. Pughoboto, Vitoli also spoke at the programme. construction of Anganwadi Centre which was followed by special number by ANGANWADI CENTRE Anganwadi Children. A member of Mhankai INAUGURATED AT MERAPANI Okho, an NGO based at Bhandari Town also The Anganwadi Centre constructed spoke on the occasion. The programme under MGNREGA in convergence with Social concluded with vote of thanks delivered by Welfare Department at Merapani Village CDPO, Bhandari. under RD Block, Bhandari was inaugurated W. HONJE KONYAK INAUGURATES on 6th September, 2017 by Project Director, WAHAN VEGETABLE MARKET AT MON DRDA, Wokha, Thungdeno Mozhui. th In her inaugural speech, Thungdeno DC, Mon, W. Honje Konyak on 7 highlighted on the importance of Direct September, 2017 inaugurated the Wahan 60 The Warrior October 2017 A monthly English Journal Mokokchung, Sushil Kumar Patel, IAS who is also the C h a i r m a n o f t h e S c h o o l Managing Board, as the Guest of Honour. After the inauguration of the new building, a formal programme was held at the School Auditorium. Sushil Kumar Patel maintained that MGHSS is one school in the district where progress has been visible. Reminiscing his DC, Mon, W. Honje Konyak speaking at the Wahan Vegetable Market school days, he said, unlike his inaugural programme at Mon Town on 7 September 2017. time, most schools today are equipped with advanced Vegetable Market, Mon Town. technology and on the same line, Speaking at the programme, Honje encouraged the students to take advantage Konyak said that with the help of the people of the facilities to achieve the best and in the area, the market was constructed contribute the best to the society. Patel from a waste land. There were no funds or pointed that the image and reputation of the sanctions from the Government he said, school depends on the students and unless adding that the same was constructed with students are sincere, the school itself cannot contributions from few individuals. Urging maintain its own image. the vendors to keep the market clean, he asked the Mon Town Council to penalize the Joint Director, School Education, defaulters and also complete the remaining Rowainla, in her speech mentioned that tasks without waiting for government MGHSS is one of the best schools in the sanctions. The market was the brainchild of district and called on the teachers and the DC, Mon, W. Honje Konyak who students to be more humble and dedicated, spearheaded the construction works till its and to move forward to maintain the completion. reputation of the school which has produced ADC, Mon, Shanavas. C, IAS, chaired many great personalities. the programme and SDO (C), Phomching, NEW GHS DILONG Ilika Zhimomi delivered the welcome BUILDING INAUGURATED address. Leaders from various NGOs also A newly constructed section of delivered short speeches. building at Government High School, Dilong, DC MOKOKCHUNG INAUGURATES Mokokchung constructed under RMSA was th NEW MGHSS BUILDING inaugurated on 12 September, 2017 with Joint Director, School Education, Rowainla The inauguration programme of a as the Chief Guest. n e w b u i l d i n g ( s t r e n g t h e n i n g o f The Chief Guest said GHS, Dilong Mayangnokcha Government Higher which is the oldest school in Mokokchung Secondary School) under RMSA was held on t h town is blessed to have a much needed 1 1 S e p t e m b e r, 2 0 1 7 , w i t h D C , 61

October 2017 A monthly English Journal The Warrior P r o g r a m m e Management and I m p l e m e n t a t i o n U n i t - A s i a n Development Bank assisted programme f o r K o h i m a Municipal Council. S p e a k i n g a t t h e p ro g ra m m e , S . I . J a m i r s a i d t h e launching of the G a r b a g e T r a n s p o r t a t i o n Joint Director, School Education, Rowainla with other oficials during the inauguration Ve h i c l e s w h i c h of a newly constructed building at GHS Dilong, Mokokchung on 12 September 2017. comprises of two t y p e s - R e f u s e building and added that with the Compactor Vehicle for collection of wastes improvement in the infrastructure of the along the roads and the Primary Collection school, both teachers and students must re- Vehicle for collection of wet and dry wastes dedicate themselves so that the school separately from the wards, will facilitate would excel in academic results as well as in collection of waste from the city. To ensure other aspects. the success of the various interventions The programme was chaired by G/T, made by the Government for proper Imyapangla. Headmistress of the school, management of the city's waste, he also Kibangsangla delivered a note of gratitude, requested the SIPMIU and KMC to dedicatory prayer was pronounced by u n d e r t a ke p ro g ra m m e s to e n s u re Associate Pastor, MTBA, Rev. Chuba and a community participation in waste special song was presented by the students management through meetings and of class 10 (A). The programme was awareness campaigns with wards, attended by members from the School educational institutions, ofices and NGOs. Managing Board, Dilong Ward Authority Jamir earlier apprised of the Solid and well wishers. Waste Management Facility commissioned th S. I. JAMIR LAUNCHES GARBAGE on 11 February, 2016 with the support of TRANSPORTATION VEHICLES UNDER the Government of India and the Asian ADB ASSISTED NERCCDIP/NERUDP Development Bank, the Dry Waste Segregation and Re-use Unit which is The launching programme of the expected to be commissioned by December Garbage Transportation Vehicles under 2017 and the introduction of Two Bins Asian Development Bank (ADB) assisted System in the city. NERCCDIP/NERUDP was held at Solidarity Additional Programme Director, Park, New Capital Complex, Kohima on 15th SIPMIU, Er. Limanaro apprised that the September, 2017 with Advisor, Urban system shall be undertaken by 5 Compactor Development, S. I. Jamir as the Chief Guest. Vehicles, 29 Primary Collection Vehicles, 42 The project is a State Investment 1.1 Cum Bins, 52,000 Household Bins, 236 62 The Warrior October 2017 A monthly English Journal Shoulder Bins, 200 pairs of Pole Mounted to the landowners to be more reasonable Bins and 432 sets of Personal Protection and to let the construction works complete Equipment, which she maintained has been in time without any hindrance. Six villages, distributed through KMC. namely Shukhuvi, Ruzaphe Basa, Pimla, The programme was chaired by Zutovi, Khemnok and Dhansaripar Secretary, Urban Development Department, submitted a memorandum to the Chief Motsuthung Lotha. Associate Pastor, Minister to review the rate of land Kohima Lotha Baptist Church, Mhonchumo compensation of railway construction S. Lotha pronounced the dedicatory prayer. where he assured that he would take up the Administrator, KMC, Kethosituo Sekhose matter with the higher authority. H e and Chairman, North Block Panchayat and also stated that Mhaikam and its President, KCCI, Jabou Sekhose also spoke neighbouring villages have much land on the occasion. development potential with many developmental projects coming up such as MHAIKAM VILLAGE GATE construction of railway, the proposed AND ROSTRUM INAUGURATED National Highway 102 and meat processing Mhaikam Village Gate and Rostrum unit. Value of land will increase when rd was inaugurated on 23 September, 2017 p roj ec t s, in fra st ru c t u re a n d roa d with Chief Minister T. R. Zeliang and connectivity comes, he further added. Parliamentary Secretary for Youth Parliamentary Secretary for Youth Resources and Sports, Khekaho Assumi as Resources and Sports, Khekaho Assumi a f te r u nve i l i n g t h e rostrum, said we all have faced phases of changes in life but we must learn to forget and forgive in the spirit of civilization today. He called upon the area people to maintain peace and unity for d e v e l o p m e n t a n d progress. The programme w a s c h a i r e d b y President, MSU while, the welcome address Chief Minister, T.R. Zeliang and his colleagues during the inaugural function of the was delivered by VCC, Mhaikam village gate and rostrum inauguration on 23 September 2017. Kenang. Women Society presented a folk dance the Chief Guest and Guest of Honour and special number was respectively. performed by Baptist Youth Mhaikam. Short S p e a k i n g a t t h e i n a u g u r a l speeches were also delivered by Council programme, Zeliang said that peace is a Chairman, Lamlai Village and Ex- Chairman, prerequisite for development and appealed Mhaikam village.