Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology; Earth Sciences and Minister of State for PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh visited Wokha today and held a review meeting with officials and representatives of civil society organisations at the Deputy Commissioner’s conference hall.

During the interaction, the Minister was briefed by Deputy Commissioner Vineet Kumar on the district’s developmental landscape, ongoing projects, and key challenges. Dr. Jitendra Singh reviewed the implementation status of various government schemes and programmes across sectors, and stressed on the importance of effective last-mile delivery and transparent execution.

Civil society organisations including the Lotha Hoho, Lotha Eloe Hoho, and the Lotha Students’ Union participated in the meeting and shared their feedback on local developmental needs. The Minister acknowledged the role of community-based institutions in ensuring accountability and responsiveness in governance.

Several government departments—including Public Health Engineering, Health and Family Welfare, Rural Development, Industries and Commerce, Agriculture and Allied sectors, Social Welfare, Education, Horticulture, Fisheries, Food and Civil Supplies, and the Lead District Manager office—made detailed presentations on their ongoing initiatives. Dr. Jitendra Singh encouraged convergence between departments and called for increased use of technology in public service delivery.

A key highlight of the visit was the official launch of the Vision Document titled “Income Generation from Banana Cultivation.” The initiative aims to boost livelihood generation through focused promotion of banana farming in the district, with support from relevant technical and market linkages.

Speaking at the event, Dr. Jitendra Singh emphasised the government’s commitment to strengthening grassroots governance and ensuring that the benefits of development reach all corners of the country, including remote districts like Wokha. He said regular field visits by Union Ministers are part of the larger effort to connect policymaking with ground-level realities.

The visit reflects the Centre’s ongoing thrust on development in the Northeast and the push for region-specific strategies that tap into local strengths, resources and aspirations.

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Patton Press Release