Nagaland State Rural Livelihoods Mission holds convergence camp in Chukitong

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• Participants and officials at the Nagaland State Rural Livelihoods Mission (NSRLM) convergence camp held at Chukitong on Tuesday.

• DIMAPUR — Nagaland State Rural Livelihoods Mission (NSRLM) under the Rural Development Chukitong Block conducted a one-day village-level convergence camp at Chukitong on Tuesday to enhance access to government services.
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• According to an update, the convergence camp witnessed participation from over 160 beneficiaries along with officials from multiple line departments. It aimed to foster better coordination among departments and facilitate direct access to various government schemes and services for the public.
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• Block Development Officer (BDO) Chukitong Block, Dr. Ezao Ezung, who delivered the keynote address, emphasised that such convergence camps are primarily intended for the benefit of the public, offering a one-stop platform for information, services, and support.
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• He also highlighted the importance of the PRI-CBO Convergence Project, which focuses on strengthening collaboration between Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) and community-based organisations (CBOs) to improve grassroots governance.
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• Dr. Ezung further encouraged self-help groups (SHGs) to strive for self-sustainability by creating their own resources and reducing dependence on external support.
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• Also speaking at the event, the Block Programme Manager (BPM) of Chukitong Block stressed the importance of forming citizen committees in every village under the block.
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• He underscored that these committees would play a crucial role in community planning, social accountability, and local monitoring of development schemes. The BPM encouraged village leaders and SHGs to actively initiate the formation of such committees to strengthen participatory governance at the grassroots.

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• The departments and service providers present at the camp were Rural Development, District Hub for Empowerment of Women (DHEW), Food and Civil Supplies, Health and Family Welfare, Veterinary Department, Ujjwala Scheme Desk, Aadhaar services, Ayushman Bharat (PM-JAY), and Moneywise Financial Literacy Programme.
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• During the camp, the public availed a wide range of benefits and services. These included the addition of new ration cards and correction of existing ones, as well as new Aadhaar enrolments and updates. Health cards under the Ayushman Bharat scheme were also distributed.
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• There were new additions and corrections to Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) job cards, along with registration for old age pension, widow pension, and disability pension. Assistance was provided with insurance schemes, while health check-ups and medical consultations were conducted.
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• Support was offered for applications under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana. Veterinary consultations and medical assistance for animals were also available, including treatment and awareness on livestock care.