DIMAPUR: The launching programme of the “Jan Bhagidari Abhiyan – Sabse Door, Sabse Pehle” IEC campaign for Kohima district was held at the Deputy Commissioner’s Conference Hall on May 22, 2026 with the objective of strengthening awareness and outreach on government welfare schemes and ensuring last-mile delivery of services.
According to DIPR report, Deputy Commissioner Kohima, B. Henok Buchem, said the initiative reflected the Government’s commitment towards inclusive governance, stressing that communities in the farthest areas must become the foremost priority of public service delivery. He highlighted that Nagaland’s unique terrain and socio-cultural diversity posed both opportunities and challenges, and called for collective responsibility in preserving trust and ensuring no citizen was left behind.
Buchem emphasized that development becomes meaningful only when citizens are active stakeholders, adding that the campaign was not merely about implementing schemes but also about listening to grievances and encouraging community participation. He informed that departments would undertake awareness activities, outreach programmes, service delivery camps and community interactions to connect eligible beneficiaries with welfare schemes transparently.
Acknowledging the role of village councils, churches, youth and women groups, and civil society, the DC appreciated the efforts of officers, frontline workers and volunteers, urging all stakeholders to work together so that benefits of development reach every household.
Speaking at the programme, Divisional Forest Officer Kohima, Dr. Sevono Seletsu, said the campaign aimed to ensure government services reached even the furthest sections of society through convergence of departments and active participation. She noted that India’s tribal population stood at over 10.5 crore, with Nagaland among the states with high tribal percentages, and stressed the need for coordinated efforts to achieve 100 percent coverage under welfare schemes.
The programme was chaired by EAC Kezocha, Zerutso Kesiezie, and attended by officials, departmental representatives and stakeholders.
