Nand Kishore Yadav urged stronger last-mile delivery, administrative accountability and inter-departmental coordination during his Zunheboto visit.
Nand Kishore Yadav stresses accountability, coordination and visible results in government programmes
DIMAPUR — Nagaland Governor Nand Kishore Yadav on Monday called for stronger last-mile delivery of government services, greater administrative accountability and improved inter-departmental coordination during his official visit to Zunheboto district headquarters.
Describing Zunheboto as the “Land of Warriors”, the governor highlighted the district’s cultural identity and potential in agriculture, forests, human resources and tourism.
According to a DIPR report, Yadav said the district administration was the face of the government for ordinary citizens and urged officials to ensure that government programmes produced visible results, particularly in remote areas.
On education, he stressed the need to focus on learning outcomes, teacher and student attendance, retention and transition to higher education or vocational opportunities, with special attention to schools in remote locations.
In the health sector, he called for functional personnel, medicines and equipment at the District Hospital, CHCs, PHCs and sub-centres.
Yadav also called for a shift in agriculture from a subsidy-oriented approach towards productivity, value addition, market linkages and stronger farmer organisations.
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He said electricity, drinking water, roads and digital connectivity were essential for development and stressed the need for better-quality, durable roads to avoid repeated expenditure on the same stretches.
Emphasising inter-departmental coordination, the Governor called for delayed projects involving multiple departments to be addressed through clear timelines and effective coordination.
He also highlighted the tourism potential of Satoi Wildlife Sanctuary and Ghosü Wildlife Bird Sanctuary, advocating sustainable development with local youth participation through homestays, cultural experiences and other community-based initiatives.
The Governor further stressed the importance of digital governance and district-level dashboards to monitor key indicators and improve accountability, while ensuring that citizens with limited digital access were not excluded.
He urged officers to remain accessible, responsive and accountable.
During the programme, the Sümi Hoho submitted a representation covering four major issues. On the Naga political issue, it referred to the Framework Agreement of August 3, 2015, and the Agreed Position of November 17, 2017, as important milestones and urged the Government of India to bring the long-pending issue to a final, honourable, inclusive and mutually acceptable conclusion.
The Hoho also raised concerns regarding Vande Mataram and religious sensitivities, affirming respect for the National Song and national symbols while seeking official protocols that take into account the faith and conscience of all communities.
It sought the upgrade of Hezukhu Memorial District Hospital from 75 to 100 beds, along with adequate doctors, nurses, medicines, equipment, diagnostic facilities and infrastructure.
It also highlighted the proposed Showuba-Pangsha East-West Corridor, stating that the route through Zunheboto towards Shamator could strengthen connectivity and economic and social integration across Nagaland.
The Sümi Kükami Hoho, representing hereditary village chiefs, stressed the continuing importance of the Kükami institution across nearly 400 Sümi villages.
It called for consultation with traditional institutions on policies affecting customary rights and said development should not come at the cost of Sümi identity and traditional institutions.
The Zunheboto Area Public Organisation highlighted youth unemployment and substance abuse, seeking greater investment in education, sports, skills and vocational training.
It also sought timely completion of road projects and improved support for farming in the Tizu river basin through better market access, technology, irrigation and storage.
The programme was chaired by Deputy Commissioner Dharam Raj, while Advisor for Food & Civil Supplies and Legal Metrology & Consumer Protection KT Sukhalu delivered the welcome address.
Delivering the vote of thanks, Deputy Speaker, NLA, S Toiho Yeptho said Zunheboto had not developed at the desired pace but expressed hope that the Governor’s leadership would help accelerate development and ensure that government schemes reached the grassroots.