Khamo stresses quality, timely completion of infra projects

KOHIMA, OCT 29 (NPN): Advisor for Civil Administration Works Division (CAWD), Kudecho Khamo, has stressed the need for quality construction and timely completion of government infrastructure projects during an inspection tour of ongoing works in Tuensang, Noklak and Shamator on Thursday.
The inspection focused on the progress of administrative buildings, residential quarters and other essential infrastructure required to strengthen district administrations and improve public service delivery in the three districts.
Accompanied by CAWD Assistant Chief Engineer (ACE) Ketousielie Kenguruse, Assistant Engineer, P. Chillia and other officials, Khamo inspected various ongoing projects and assessed infrastructure requirements at the district headquarters.
During the visit, Khamo expressed concern over the slow progress of construction at the Deputy Commissioner’s Office Complex in Noklak and urged contractors to extend their full cooperation to ensure completion within the stipulated deadlines.
He said he had personally witnessed the poor and dilapidated condition of several government offices, officers’ and staff quarters and General Administration (GA) rest houses across the state. While acknowledging that several infrastructure projects were underway, he noted that many requirements remained unaddressed.
Khamo assured that he would take up the matter with the government to seek appropriate interventions for improving existing infrastructure and addressing the needs of administrative headquarters.
He stated that chief minister Dr. Neiphiu Rio was according special attention to administrative infrastructure development despite resource constraints. According to Khamo, the government was prioritising CAWD and the Administration Department to create suitable working conditions for administrative officers, improve their morale and enable them to visit even the remotest areas to implement welfare schemes and serve the public effectively.
In Tuensang, the inspection team visited the Village Guard (VG) Commandant’s office, comprising a basement, ground floor and first floor.
The team also inspected the Deputy Commissioner’s Office Complex, a G+2-storey building funded under the State Earmarked Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI). The complex will include parking facilities and provisions for persons with disabilities, including ramps and accessible toilets. It will also house a conference hall with a seating capacity of 250 to 300 people.
Khamo urged the contractor to complete the DC Office Complex by early next year. DC Tuensang, Lithrongla Tongpi Rutsa, also called for expediting the construction in view of the forthcoming inauguration of the Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA) and anticipated administrative and governance requirements.
In Noklak, the team inspected the ongoing construction of the District Court building, DC Office Complex and GA Rest House. DC P. Mono Khiamniungan, Superintendent of Police, Thepuzho Tunyi and other administrative officers were present during the inspection.
The DC Office Complex and District Court building in Noklak are being funded under SASCI and Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS).
In Shamator, DC Arikumba received the team and highlighted the need for adequate administrative infrastructure to support the functioning of the district administration and accommodate dignitaries visiting the district headquarters. The team also visited the Village Guard Training Centre.
During the inspections, Kenguruse emphasised the importance of maintaining construction quality and developing functional infrastructure to improve public service delivery. He urged contractors to expedite ongoing projects, pointing to the shortage of office buildings, GA rest houses and residential quarters for officers posted in the districts.
Khamo also acknowledged the contributions of former CAWD Assistant Chief Engineer Sungtiba Amer, who recently retired, appreciating his sincerity and commitment to government service.
He welcomed Kenguruse to his new posting and expressed confidence that his dedication would help advance the department’s work across administrative headquarters.