Nagaland Advisor for Civil Administration Works Division (CAWD), Kudecho Khamo, has stressed the need for quality construction and timely completion of government infrastructure projects during an inspection of ongoing works in Tuensang, Noklak and Shamator on Thursday.
The inspection focused on the progress of administrative buildings, residential quarters and other infrastructure required to improve the functioning of district administrations and facilitate public service delivery in eastern Nagaland.
The team, comprising CAWD Assistant Chief Engineer (ACE) Ketousielie Kenguruse, accompanied by Assistant Engineer, P Chillia and other officials, inspected several ongoing projects and reviewed the infrastructure requirements of the three district headquarters.
During the visit, Khamo expressed concern over the slow pace of construction at the Deputy Commissioner’s Office Complex in Noklak and urged contractors to extend their full cooperation to ensure that projects were completed within the stipulated timelines.
He said he had personally observed the poor and dilapidated condition of several government offices, officers’ and staff quarters, and General Administration (GA) rest houses across the state. While acknowledging that several infrastructure projects were underway, he said many requirements remained unaddressed.
Khamo assured that he would take up the matter with the government to seek appropriate interventions to improve the condition of existing infrastructure and address the requirements of administrative headquarters.
He said Chief Minister, Neiphiu Rio was giving special attention to the administrative sector and the improvement of infrastructure despite resource constraints.
According to Khamo, the government was according priority to CAWD and the Administration Department to develop infrastructure that would enable administrative officers to work with comfort and dignity, improve their morale and facilitate their visits to even the remotest areas to implement welfare schemes and serve the public.
At Tuensang, the team inspected the Village Guard (VG) Commandant’s office, comprising a basement, ground floor and first floor.
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The team also visited the Deputy Commissioner’s Office Complex, a G+2-storey building funded under the State Earmarked Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI). The complex will have parking facilities and provisions for persons with disabilities, including ramps and accessible toilets. It will also feature a conference hall with a seating capacity of 250 to 300 people.
Khamo urged the contractor to complete the DC Office Complex by early next year. Deputy Commissioner of Tuensang, Lithrongla Tongpi Rutsa, also called for expediting the construction in view of the forthcoming inauguration of the Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA) and the anticipated administrative and governance requirements.
Kudecho Khamo, Ketousielie Kenguruse, P Mono Khiamiungan and others on Thursday at the construction site of DC Office Complex Noklak.
In Noklak, the team inspected the ongoing construction of the District Court building, DC Office Complex and GA Rest House. The inspection was attended by Deputy Commissioner P. Mono Khiamniungan, Superintendent of Police Thepuzho Tunyi and other administrative officers.
The DC Office Complex and District Court building in Noklak are being funded under SASCI and Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS).
At Shamator, Deputy Commissioner Arikumba received the team and highlighted the need for adequate administrative infrastructure to support the functioning of the district administration and accommodate dignitaries visiting the district headquarters. The team also visited the Village Guard Training Centre in Shamator.
During the inspections, Kenguruse emphasised the importance of maintaining construction quality and developing functional infrastructure to support public service delivery. He also urged contractors to expedite ongoing works, pointing to the shortage of office buildings, GA rest houses and residential quarters for officers posted in the districts.
Khamo also acknowledged the services of former CAWD Assistant Chief Engineer Sungtiba Amer, who recently retired, and appreciated his sincerity and commitment to the government. He welcomed Kenguruse to his new posting and expressed confidence that his dedication would help advance the department’s work across administrative headquarters.
The inspection tour also served to review infrastructure requirements across the three districts, with emphasis on addressing gaps in administrative facilities and ensuring the timely completion of ongoing projects.
