Advisor, Home Guards, Civil Defence and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), S Kiusumew Yimchunger, inaugurated the Multipurpose Building and Staff Quarters of the Civil Training Institute (CTI), Home Guards (HG), Civil Defence (CD) and SDRF at Toluvi, Dimapur on November 10.
The inauguration programme commenced with a Guard of Honour, followed by the unveiling of the inaugural plaque by the special guest. The formal programme began with opening remarks by the compere, Ropfekhrlou Koza, followed by a dedicatory prayer.
Delivering the inaugural address, Kiusumew highlighted the importance of the newly constructed infrastructure in strengthening the functioning and operational capabilities of the Home Guards, Civil Defence and SDRF. He stated that adequate infrastructure and facilities were essential for enhancing the efficiency, preparedness and effectiveness of personnel in discharging their duties and responsibilities.
He observed that the Home Guards campus, which was once in a poor state of infrastructure, had undergone significant improvements and development under the leadership of Chief Minister, Dr Neiphiu Rio. He expressed gratitude to the Chief Minister for his visionary leadership and initiatives towards improving infrastructure, adding that the Toluvi campus was also witnessing a much-needed upgradation and development.
Kiusumew appreciated the contractors, Police Engineering Wing, Junior Engineers (JEs), Section Officers (SOs) and engineers for their dedication and commitment in completing the buildings within a short period and within the stipulated time.
Emphasising the importance of proper maintenance, he stated that while many houses and buildings could be constructed, their condition ultimately depended on the people who used and occupied them. He therefore urged the personnel to take proper care of the newly constructed infrastructure and maintain it with the same responsibility as their own homes.
He also expressed gratitude to the Director General, Additional Director General of Police and all officers for their continued support and cooperation. Encouraging the personnel to remain disciplined and committed to their duties, he urged them to uphold their responsibilities and continue taking forward the good work of the department. He stressed that collective responsibility was essential to ensure that the newly created facilities served their intended purpose for years to come.
The Director General of Home Guards, Civil Defence and SDRF, Renchamo P Kikon, in his address, emphasised the need for sustained infrastructure development, adequate staff accommodation and modern training facilities to strengthen the department’s operational capabilities.
He stated that the department had progressively expanded its responsibilities in supporting the State’s internal security and disaster management framework. However, the growing responsibilities required corresponding improvements in infrastructure, financial resources and operational facilities to ensure effective service delivery.
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Highlighting the shortage of residential accommodation at the Civil Training Institute, Kikon informed that the institute had 87 non-gazetted personnel but only seven staff quarters. With the inauguration of 10 additional residential units, the total available accommodation would increase to 17 units. Similarly, against six gazetted officers, only two quarters were available, with one additional quarter under construction.
He emphasised that adequate residential accommodation was essential not only for the welfare of staff, but also for ensuring personnel availability, administrative efficiency and the effective functioning of the institution.
Advisor, Home Guards, Civil Defence and SDRF, S Kiusumew Yimchunger releasing the Coffee Table Book
Kikon further stated that CTI, spread over approximately 34.38 acres, had considerable potential to develop into a comprehensive and modern training institution and a Centre of Excellence for disaster response and capacity building. He noted that the institute had been instrumental in training departmental personnel and had also conducted training courses for officers from neighbouring states, including Manipur.
Stressing the need to strengthen specialised training facilities, he highlighted the requirement for a swimming pool to facilitate water rescue and diving training, along with additional lecture rooms, conference halls and practical training facilities to address emerging challenges in disaster response and emergency preparedness.
He also pointed out the need for additional staff accommodation at the Directorate Headquarters, improved facilities at district establishments and strengthened training and operational infrastructure across the department. He called for sustained, long-term and phased investment to ensure that infrastructure development kept pace with the department’s expanding responsibilities.
Kikon maintained that the true measure of institutional progress lay not merely in the infrastructure created but in how effectively it strengthened the department’s capabilities and improved its ability to serve the people of the State.
He expressed appreciation to the Advisor and the Government of Nagaland for their continued support and acknowledged the contributions of all stakeholders towards strengthening the Home Guards, Civil Defence and SDRF.
A technical report on the construction and development of the newly inaugurated facilities was presented by the Police Engineering Project. On the occasion, Kiusumew also released a coffee table book in the presence of officials and dignitaries.
The newly inaugurated infrastructure is expected to improve staff accommodation, administrative functioning and institutional facilities, while providing further impetus to the department’s training, preparedness and disaster response capabilities.
