Department of Economics and Statistics felicitated its newly inducted parliamentary secretary of Economics and Statistics, Tovihoto on February 28 at DES conference hall, Kohima.
According to DIPR report, Tovihoto stated that the department of Economics and Statistics was the backbone of the government and the department had been functioning as a nodal department with huge responsibilities.
He sought the support of the officers and staffs to render their guidance and co-operation to achieve greater heights. He reminded the staff to create peaceful environment while discharging their duties and to have sense of responsibility for the betterment of the department.
He also informed that the new directorate building was on the verge of completion.
Giving a brief presentation of the department, secretary of Economics and Statistics, Kevilenuo Angami said that the government declared the department as the nodal agency for dissemination of data in the year 2009 and various activities has been carried out for the growth of the state.
Director, Y. Sacheo Ovung shared challenges faced by the department and hoped that under the dynamic leadership of the newly inducted parliamentary secretary the department would be further strengthened.
He also congratulated the parliamentary Secretary and assured that the Department will render full support and co-operation.
The programme was chaired by joint director, R. Kronu.