Kohima: Union Minister of State for Coal and Mines, Satish Chandra Dubey, visited Kohima district on Saturday as part of the Fortnightly Visit of Union Ministers to the North Eastern Region (NER). The programme was held at the Deputy Commissioner’s Conference Hall in Kohima.
Addressing district officials and officers from various departments, Dubey expressed gratitude for their cooperation and stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has laid special emphasis on the development of the North-East. He stressed the need to focus on every district, region, and state to ensure inclusive growth.
Referring to aspirational districts, the Minister said such visits help assess the implementation of central government schemes and identify areas requiring improvement. He noted that while some schemes may not be fully reaching their intended beneficiaries, others face implementation gaps.
The purpose of the visit, he noted, was to understand ground realities, address concerns raised by officials, and submit reports to the Government of India for necessary action.
Sharing his impressions of Nagaland, the Minister said he admired the culture and honesty of the people and appreciated the discipline and efficiency of the police and district administration. Highlighting the importance of organic farming, he praised Nagaland’s practice of producing food grains without chemical fertilizers, noting that such methods are beneficial for public health.
On infrastructure development, Dubey said efforts are underway to improve connectivity across the North-East through road, highway, and railway projects. Reiterating the Centre’s commitment to inclusive development under the principle of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, he expressed hope that Nagaland and the region would witness greater progress in the coming years.
Deputy Commissioner of Kohima, B Henok Buchem, NCS, in his welcome address, informed that the Minister had earlier visited Rusoma village, where he interacted with villagers and shared valuable inputs, particularly on orange cultivation. He said the guidance provided would benefit the village and the district in the long run.
The programme also featured a brief overview of Kohima district, presentations on departmental activities, interactions with district officers, and a session with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), during which various issues and suggestions were discussed.
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