DoNER Secretary Katikithala Srinivas interacts with Nagaland Civil Service probationers in New Delhi on November 12
DIMAPUR — Secretary of the Ministry of Development of the North Eastern Region (DoNER) Katikithala Srinivas highlighted the strategic importance of the Northeast as India's gateway to Southeast Asia during an interaction with the Nagaland Civil Service (NCS) Probationers of the 2025 Batch in New Delhi on November 12.
Highlighting the region's pivotal role in advancing India's Act East Policy and strengthening engagement with South East Asian countries, the Secretary encouraged the probationers to recognise the region's strategic and developmental potential and contribute towards its progress through responsive and effective administration.
He also urged them to uphold the three As – Austerity, Ability, and Anonymity – as guiding principles of public service, stressing professional competence, integrity, and commitment to public welfare.
The interaction was part of the probationers' institutional exposure programme at the Ministry of DoNER, aimed at familiarising them with the Ministry's mandate, developmental interventions, and its role in promoting inclusive and balanced growth across the Northeast, with particular emphasis on Nagaland.
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The programme commenced with a welcome address and an interactive session with the heads of various wings of the ministry, followed by presentations on key developmental schemes, including the Prime Minister's Development Initiative for North East Region (PM-DevINE), the North East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme (NESIDS) – Roads and Other Than Roads, and various initiatives of the North Eastern Council (NEC).
The probationers were also briefed on the PM-DevINE initiative and the Poorvottar Vikas Setu (PVS) portal, an integrated digital platform that facilitates the submission and processing of project proposals, inter-ministerial consultations, approvals, and project monitoring.