Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) S Supongmeren Jamir attended the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA) meeting held at the Conference Hall of the Deputy Commissioner’s Office, Phek, on Wednesday and called for greater public awareness to ensure that more people benefit from government welfare schemes and development programmes.
Addressing the meeting, Jamir urged DISHA members and government officials to actively sensitise people so that more people can benefit from Government schemes.
Referring to the changing employment landscape, the MP noted that government jobs are becoming increasingly limited and encouraged people, particularly the youth, to explore entrepreneurship, self-employment and other sustainable livelihood opportunities.
Highlighting the strengths of Phek district, Jamir said the district possesses immense potential in agriculture and animal husbandry due to its vast land resources.
The MP expressed concern over the absence of new beneficiaries under the old-age pension scheme since 2017. Calling the situation a matter of serious concern, he assured the gathering that he would take up the issue with the concerned ministry to ensure that eligible senior citizens are not deprived of social security benefits. He also stressed the need for timely disbursement of victim compensation and called for the elimination of unnecessary delays.
He also informed the meeting about initiatives aimed at improving telecommunication connectivity in various parts of the district.
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Advisor for CAWD, Kudecho Khamo, thanked Jamir on behalf of the Chakhesang community for his contributions to the state’s development. He urged all departments and stakeholders to sincerely implement development projects and welfare schemes for the benefit of the people.
Khamo also highlighted the importance of maintaining accurate data on elderly persons, widows and persons with disabilities (PwDs) to enable the government to effectively pursue welfare-related matters with the concerned departments and ministries.
State-level DISHA members Medokul Sophie and Toshipokba Longkumar also attended the meeting.
PowerPoint presentations were made by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services through the Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO), the District Education Office (DEO) Phek, the Social Welfare Department through the District Welfare Officer (DWO), and SANKALP–District Hub for Empowerment of Women (DHEW) under Mission Shakti.
Deputy Commissioner of Phek and Member Secretary of DISHA, Rhousietho Nyuthe, highlighted the increase in POCSO cases in the district, attributing the rise to improved awareness and reporting resulting from sustained sensitisation efforts.
Following the meeting, Jamir, Khamo, committee members and heads of offices participated in a tree plantation drive.
