Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs, Durgadas Uikey had a meeting with various local leaders, administrative officials and other officials at Deputy Commissioner Hall, Kiphire on 13th January 2025.
DC Kiphire, Temsuwati Longkumer, requested that special consideration be given to the proposals submitted by Kiphire Aspirational District. He also pointed out that during the period 2023-2024, and 2024- 2025, no allocation of fund had been extended from the Ministry of Tribal Affairs for Kiphire, despite being an ‘Aspirational District’.
SP Kiphire, Chinese Chakhesang also appraised for the establishment of a model women police station equipped with modern facilities at Kiphire HQ.
The Union Minister of State interacted with the local leaders, stakeholders, and departmental officials, reviewing the progress of key developmental initiatives and projects in the district which reflect the Government’s commitment to address the needs of the communities, and on-going initiatives and challenges in the development of tribal areas, as well as to explore new avenues for collaboration in the district.
On behalf of four tribes residing in Kiphire, namely Sangtam, Yimkhiung, Tikhir, and Eastern Sumi, the United Sangtam Student’s Conference (USSC) and United Sangtam Student’s Likhum Pumchi (USLP) submitted a memorandum to the Union Minister of State, Durgadas Uikey.
ABF NITI Aayog Kiphire, Sukanya, presented some success developmental works under taken at Kiphire Aspirational District. Vote of thanks was delivered by Deputy Commissioner Kiphire while EAC Kiphire HQ, Takatemjen Pongen NCS, moderated the programme.
UNION MINISTER VISITS GHS YANGPHI KIPHIRE TOWN
Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs, Durgadas Uikey visited PM SHRI Government High School Yangphi, Kiphire Town on 14th January 2025. He Inspected the Library project and Smart Class Rooms under NagaED & KeyED and had a brief interaction with the teachers, wherein he asked about the progress collaboration for both boys and girls students. Durgadas Uikey said that, “A teacher is like a candle which burns itself and gives light to others”. He expressed his gratitude to the teachers for their dedication in educating the students. The Institution also submitted a proposal for improving the school’s approach road to the Union Minister.
UNION MINISTER VISITS EKLAVYA MODEL RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL (EMRS) IN KIPHIRE
Union Minister, Durgadas Uikey visited Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS) in Kiphire on 14th January 2025. During his visit, he advised the Department concerned to set up a construction committee, wherein the members should monitor the construction project for quality works and for completion of works without delay. The Minister directed the Planning Department to give timely update on the progress of the construction works to the District Administration.
UNION MINISTER VISITS FPU AT AMAHATOR
Union Minister for Tribal Affairs, Durgadas Uikey visited the Food Processing Unit (FPU) at Khingkular Azakeh VLO, Amahator Town, Kiphire on 14th January 2025.
In his speech, Durgadas said that all tribal whether from north, south, east or west have the same blood as brothers and sisters. He thanked the Amahator people for the warm welcome and hospitality extended to him and his delegates.
The Union Minister said that the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi is very concerned for the development of the nation both in Agri. product and Non-Agri. product like Food Processing Unit and to promote SHGs for sustainable economy in the country. He asserted that the tribal who lives in mountains are fortunate, unlike the people living in plain areas. Durgadas also shared his contact number as well as his PS phone number for better communication and progress of the development activities initiated in the district. He urged them to contact him personally whenever they come to Delhi or to contact him directly if there is any grievance and said he is always ready to help the tribal people in general.
After visiting the Food Processing Unit (FPU) at Amahator Town, the Union Minister and his entourage travel back to the District Hospital, Kiphire (DHK) and had interaction with the Doctors and medical staff.
नागालैंड राज्य के आकांक्षी जिले किफिरे में प्रवास के दौरान जिला चिकित्सालय किफिरे का निरीक्षण कर व्यवस्थाओं का जायजा लिया,
मरीजों से भेंट कर उनका स्वास्थ्य लाभ जाना।
एस्पिरेशनल डिस्ट्रिक्ट प्रोग्राम के तहत एवं CSR प्रोजेक्ट्स से भी इस अस्पताल में अनेकों व्यवस्थाएं बनाई गई है। pic.twitter.com/Q1Ql3MrWs1— Durgadas Uikey 🇮🇳 (@DdUikey) January 15, 2025
