DIPR
DIMAPUR, OCTOBER 20
A meeting of the AHODs and HODs was held on October 18 at Nagaland Civil Secretariat Conference Hall, under the co-chairmanship of the Chief Secretary, Toshi Aier and the Home Commissioner, Pankaj Kumar.
The Chief Secretary expressed serious concern over the traffic congestion in the capital town of Kohima and on the bad road conditions in the State. He stated that the approaching events such as Hornbill Festival, the likely visit of the Prime Minister of India and the expected high number of tourist visitors, required urgent actions.
He urged all concerned departments especially Border Roads Organisations and PWD Roads & Bridges to take up measures accordingly, on repair of roads and traffic regulations.
The Principal Secretary & Finance Commissioner, Temjen Toy said during the meeting that the Finance department is accountable for all flagship programmes and therefore the fund releases should be routed through the Finance department for all funds coming to the State.
The DGP Nagaland, Lungriading Zeliang who also spoke in the meeting said even in the present scenario traffic can be regulated and managed better if only our people are more sensible. He viewed that congestion at parking areas could be minimized and suggested considering the following options in this regard such as shifting gas agencies and saw mills, creation of more parking areas and fly overs etc.
The Home Commissioner, Pankaj Kumar requested those departments which have not yet submitted the Civil List, to do so for the same. The Home Commissioner informed the Departments to check out their departmental position for requisition to NPSC. He also requested for cooperation from all departments, regarding rationalization on accommodation in the Secretariat building for streamlining of rooms.
The Chief Engineer Power Department who also spoke in the meeting revealed that there are pending power bills with various departments. The meeting also discussed on newspaper and magazine subscriptions.
