Training on Aadi Karmayogi Abhiyan begins in Kohima

DIMAPUR — A three-day training programme for block master trainers under the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Utkarsh Abhiyan – Aadi Karmayogi Abhiyan (Responsive Governance Programme) commenced at the Deputy Commissioner’s Office, Kohima, on Tuesday.

Deputy Commissioner B Henok Buchem delivered the keynote address during the inaugural session, according to a DIPR report.

The Aadi Karmayogi Abhiyan focuses on building the capacity of government officials and frontline workers to promote efficient, transparent and citizen-centric service delivery through training on good governance practices and digital tools.

DC Buchem said the Aadi Karmayogi Abhiyan is a movement aimed at building decentralised tribal leadership and moving beyond the traditional governance ecosystem. He highlighted that the national target of the programme covers one lakh villages and 20 lakh livelihood trainers across India. In Kohima, 27 villages have been selected by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs based on various criteria.

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Buchem explained that the selected trainees will play a key role in facilitating the development of the Village Action Plan by 2030. He underlined three core principles guiding the mission: capacity building, convergence and community participation.

Sharing a philosophical perspective, Buchem stated, “Work is worship. Government employees are placed in their positions, which many aspire to hold, enabling them to support their families. Our first priority is our duty.” He added that with over one lakh registered educated unemployed youth, government servants have a stake in ensuring effective service delivery.

The DC urged officials posted in Kohima to take full responsibility, stressing, “We have all the necessary infrastructure and knowledgeable people to lead and guide us. If any district is to succeed in this mission, it must be Kohima.”

He concluded by saying that ultimately, it will be the villagers who will testify to the achievements made through this initiative.

A total of 25 trainees from five different departments attended the training session.