MoS Verma reviews projects in Nagaland, assures zero tolerance for corruption

DIMAPUR — Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and Social Justice and Empowerment, BL Verma, on Wednesday reviewed ongoing projects in Nagaland and assured that the central government has zero tolerance for corruption.

Verma, who is on a two-day visit to the state, began his tour by inspecting ‘Unity Mall,’ an Anganwadi Centre, and a Cancer Referral Hospital building in Chümoukedima district. After the inspection, he met the deputy commissioner and heads of departments to discuss the district’s potential and the implementation of development initiatives.

Addressing a press conference, Verma said that he had reviewed ongoing projects and held discussions with departmental heads to identify areas for improvement. Where gaps were found, he added, these were discussed through the deputy commissioner.

According to Verma, the Modi government follows a policy of zero tolerance towards corruption and will not accept any kind of wrongdoing.

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Verma said that his visits to Nagaland had shown him the progress made under the Modi government over the last 10 to 11 years, which he claimed was unmatched by the previous 60 years of UPA and Congress rule.

He also highlighted development in the Northeast, saying the number of airports has doubled and rail connectivity has been extended to seven of the eight Northeastern states.

He highlighted that the government is promoting palm oil farming in the region, arranging funds for it and organising related conclaves, including one held in Guwahati.

Verma said that Nagaland receives around 11,000 metric tonnes of rice every month under central schemes and that he had apprised the deputy commissioner to focus on the effective implementation of central government schemes.