Nagaland Advisor for Civil Administration Works Division (CAWD), Kudecho Khamo, on Wednesday inspected ongoing construction projects in Tseminyu, Wokha, Mokokchung and Longkhim under Tuensang district, reviewing the progress and workmanship of the projects and urging contractors to maintain the pace of work.
The inspection team also involves CAWD Assistant Chief Engineer (ACE) Ketousielie Kenguruse and included district officials and contractors associated with the projects.
In Tseminyu, the team inspected the ongoing construction of the new Deputy Commissioner’s (DC) Office Complex and flat-type quarters in the presence of Deputy Commissioner Japheth Woch, Assistant Engineer Vethivolu Nyekha, contractors and other district officials.
The Tseminyu DC Office Complex, funded under the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) scheme and state funding, is designed as a G+2 reinforced cement concrete (RCC) building. It includes a 150-seat conference hall, accessibility provisions for persons with disabilities (PwDs) and an elevator.
Kenguruse expressed optimism that the project would be completed soon, while the contractor assured the team that the remaining work would be completed within six to eight months, stating that most of the major components had already been completed.
Khamo expressed satisfaction with the progress and workmanship of the project, observing that the pace of construction could enable its completion within six months.
The team subsequently visited Wokha, where it inspected the ongoing construction of the new DC Office Complex in the presence of Deputy Commissioner, K Mhathung Tsanglao, contractors and other officials.
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During the visit, the team reviewed the overall progress, examined key structural components and assessed the pace of construction against the approved schedule.
The Wokha DC Office Complex is designed as a G+1 structure with two basement floors and is intended to accommodate multiple administrative departments under one roof to improve administrative efficiency and public service delivery.
Kenguruse observed that the RCC work, brickwork and roofing had been completed. Khamo commended the pace of construction and expressed satisfaction with the progress and workmanship, expressing confidence in the realisation of the new office complex.
The inspection team later proceeded to Mokokchung, where it inspected the ongoing construction of flat-type officers’ quarters, including a Type-C quarter in Mokokchung town. The team also visited the ADC Office Complex at Longkhim under Tuensang district later in the evening.
Khamo commended the progress of the ongoing works and encouraged the contractors to maintain the pace of construction to ensure timely completion.
During the inspection tour, Khamo stated that the government was undertaking developmental works across the state despite limited financial resources. He acknowledged Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio’s vision and leadership in pursuing development across Nagaland.
Describing administrative officers as pillars of the government, Khamo said the government was working to improve facilities and urged the officers to ensure that welfare-oriented schemes reached beneficiaries, particularly those in the last mile.
He also sought public support for the government’s initiatives, stating that collective efforts were necessary to translate the vision of the government and the chief minister into tangible benefits for the people.
